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Welcome Secretary Kennedy

We welcome Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as the 26th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

We are excited to fulfill President Trump’s Executive Order, “Establishing the President’s Make America Healthy Again Commission” to investigate and address the root causes of America’s escalating health crisis, with a focus on childhood chronic disease. 

Together, we will Make America Healthy Again.

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  • President Donald J. Trump Nominates Individuals to Key Posts at the Department of Health and Human Services

    • Feb 13, 2025
    Source: HHS
  • Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Sworn in as 26th Secretary at HHS, President Trump Signs Executive Order to Make America Healthy Again

    • Feb 13, 2025
    Source: HHS
  • HHS’ Civil Rights Office Acts Swiftly to Combat Anti-Semitism

    • Feb 3, 2025
    Source: HHS
  • Statement from Dr. Dorothy Fink, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

    • Jan 27, 2025
    Source: HHS

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