BALTIMORE —

Baltimore's new health commissioner will take office in August after Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga's sudden departure more than a year ago.

Dr. Michelle Taylor will begin her tenure on Aug. 4 as commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department, the mayor's office announced Friday morning.

"Dr. Taylor is a world-class leader, and I'm grateful that she's bringing her talents and experience to Baltimore," Mayor Brandon Scott said in a statement. "She shares my commitment to expanding affordable health resources in every single neighborhood of our city. And, in the coming months and years, she'll oversee our historic efforts to tackle the opioid crisis, expand physical and mental health resources and ensure all Baltimoreans have access to the quality care they deserve."

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