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Amy Leigh Acton (née Stearns; born February 16, 1966) is an American physician and public-health researcher who served as the director of the Ohio Department of Health from 2019–2020. She played a leading role in Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 3, 2024 · The former Ohio health director reflects on her leadership role, challenges and lessons from the first six months of COVID-19 in 2020. She emphasizes truth, empathy, courage and community in a crisis.
Mar 26, 2024 · Ohio's former health director, Dr. Amy Acton, joins experts and doctors in a four-part series called "The Invisible Shield" that explores outbreaks and lessons from COVID and other diseases. The documentary premieres on March 26 and covers topics such as smallpox, polio, HIV and AIDS.
Apr 9, 2020 · The Director of Ohio’s Department of Health, Dr. Amy Acton, is no stranger to adversity. She was once abused by one of her mother’s partners, she bounced around to about 18...
May 9, 2020 · Ohio's top doctor Amy Acton has drawn widespread praise for handling the pandemic, but of late she's become a target of critics, including some who aren't comfortable with a 'woman in power.'.
May 5, 2021 · Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio's former health director who was the target of threats, will be honored by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for her service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 11, 2020 · Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton has resigned, effectively immediately, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday. The public health official became a lauded national figure during the coronavirus pandemic, but has also faced challenges to her authority.
