October 20, Wisconsin Health  News - Jennifer Malcore will serve as the next assistant deputy secretary at the Department of Health Services, according to a Wednesday statement.

Bill Hanna, who's held the position since August 2015, has accepted a job outside of state government, according to DHS.

Malcore is currently chief of staff for Rep. John Nygren, R-Marinette, and has worked on his Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education Agenda.

Hanna will leave DHS Oct. 26. Malcore starts Nov. 14.