INDIANAPOLIS – Dr. William VanNess has announced his resignation as Indiana State Health Commissioner.
The doctor said his departure is due to personal reasons and will likely step down in October after serving in the capacity for a year and a half.
Dr. Vaness applauded the state’s health care workers, “The dedicated employees at the Indiana State Department of Health have done a tremendous job of promoting and providing essential public health services for Hoosiers and I have every confidence they will continue to serve the state to the best of their abilities during this transition and after.”
VanNess added that he will assist Governor Mike Pence’s office during the process of naming a replacement.
