ATLANTA — Another top executive at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is stepping down, the agency announced.

Dr. Jennifer Shuford, the Deputy Director and Chief Medical Officer at the CDC is leaving after spending only six months on the job.

Shuford says she wants to spend more time with her family.

The former Texas Health Commissioner was appointed by President Donald Trump in April.

Her last day is scheduled for Nov. 12th, officials said.

CDC officials have not officially announced who will replace Shuford.