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section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-14 12:59 CST
updated: 2026-11-14 12:59 CST
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# Austin chief medical officer Mark Escott steps down

The city of Austin announced Friday that Chief Medical Officer Mark Escott will step down; interim leadership was also announced.

Section: [Health](/austin/section/life.md) · Entities: [Mark Escott](/austin/wiki/mark-escott.md)

## Coverage

- [KXAN (NBC)](https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austins-chief-medical-officer-steps-down-interim-leadership-announced/), 2026-11-14 12:59 CST: Austin's chief medical officer steps down, interim leadership announced

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