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State Sen. Brian Shiozawa, a leader on medical issues, resigns to take federal health care post

Related Topics: Cottonwood Heights, Utah

State Sen. Brian Shiozawa on Monday became the new regional director of intergovernmental and external affairs for Region 8 of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The Cottonwood Heights Republican announced the news on Facebook and said he is resigning his state Senate seat effective immediately to take the new job in Denver. He also retired as an emergency room doctor at St. Mark’s Hospital.

“As regional director, I will ensure the department maintains close contact with state, local and tribal partners and address the needs of communities and individuals in these states,” he wrote on Facebook.