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@SecKennedy
Secretary Kennedy
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This week, I announced Operation Stork Speed to expand options for safe, reliable, and nutritious infant formula for American Families. The @US_FDA will use all resources and authorities at its disposal to make sure infant formula products are safe and wholesome for the families
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@HHSGov
HHS
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Today, @SecKennedy visited the Greater Mount Vernon Community Head Start in Gum Springs, VA. Nutrition services have been a hallmark of the Head Start program since its inception. HHS is excited to continue to build on this legacy. Healthy eating is critical for children’s brain
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.@SecKennedy today visited Louisa County High School in Mineral, Virginia with @GovernorVA Youngkin. They engaged with students and staff to witness the success and importance of bell-to-bell cell-phone free education. SAMHSA has been working to improve our understanding of the
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@CDCgov
CDC
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🚨 CDC is on the ground in TX, partnering with @TexasDSHS to respond to the #measles outbreak. This partnership - known as an Epi-Aid- is a rapid response by CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) to tackle urgent public health issues like disease outbreaks. EIS officers
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@CDCgov
CDC
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CDC continues to be in close communication with Texas health authorities about the #measles outbreak in West Texas. @HHSGov is providing technical assistance, laboratory support, vaccines, and therapeutic medication as needed to the Texas Department of State and Health Services
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CDC is in close communication with Texas health authorities over the recent measles outbreak.
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@SecKennedy
Secretary Kennedy
10 months
I so enjoyed my meeting with tribal leaders and elders from my advisory committee. Past administrations have treated @IHSgov as a red-headed stepchild. This administration will make Indian Country a priority.
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@SecKennedy
Secretary Kennedy
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No stone will be left unturned in our effort to end chronic disease. The health of our children is a higher calling for all of us. Watch my message to America and join me in this effort to Make America Healthy Again.
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Secretary Kennedy
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I was touched and inspired by the warm welcome from every corner of HHS, the professionalism, and the unrestrained groundswell of enthusiasm for MAHA.
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@CDCDirector
CDC Director
11 months
.@CDCgov has made significant improvements in our data, the way we communicate, and our ability to respond to the next threat. The team is working hard every day to protect health & improve lives and I’m proud to have been a part of this mission!
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@CDCDirector
CDC Director
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⏪ to March '24 when we visited the @CDCgov-supported University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka! Got to share the amazing work they are doing in maternal and child health, #HIV services, telemedicine, and more with the U.S. Congressional delegation.
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@CDCDirector
CDC Director
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⏪ to Feb '24 when CDC leaders visited Cambodia’s largest live bird market, a critical place to detect emerging viral threats in animals and prevent the spread to people. By building and strengthening #OneHealth systems, we can prevent & contain outbreaks at the source.
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@CDCDirector
CDC Director
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.@CDCgov has made significant improvements in our data, the way we communicate, and our ability to respond to the next threat. The team is working hard every day to protect health & improve lives and I’m proud to have been a part of this mission!
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@CDCDirector
CDC Director
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⏪ To last August when we visited the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit to see how CDC and partners are using an integrated approach to mosquito management — including through local education efforts, mosquito monitoring, and insecticide-resistance testing.
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@CDCDirector
CDC Director
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Diseases know no borders. ⏪ to last year when @CDCgov opened a new regional office in Panama to collaboratively address global health threats in Central America & the Caribbean. Grateful to join diplomatic & health leaders for the official launch. More: https://t.co/tJYgGWB2f5
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@CDCDirector
CDC Director
11 months
⏪ To when the @CDCGov & @HHSGov delegations met with our @AfricaCDC counterparts last year to discuss shared priorities and learn about their continental work. This partnership is 🔑 to our ability to detect + respond to health threats.
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@CDCDirector
CDC Director
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⏪ To visiting Nashville, TN to see CDC’s investments in suicide prevention at work last May! Learned from @TNDeptofHealth, @Centerstone, first responders & others about how they are using community-focused interventions to prevent suicide.
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@CDCDirector
CDC Director
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⏪ Great to be with so many health system leaders at @ahahospitals annual meeting last year! Spoke about knitting public health and health systems together — as one team — to protect health & improve lives. Read more 👉 https://t.co/2BQA36VUxk
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@CDCDirector
CDC Director
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⏪ Last February, I joined our counterparts in Japan for a workshop on Pandemic Preparedness & Response to share lessons learned & best practices around respiratory viruses, data systems, emergency response & more. Partnerships like these are key to protecting health!
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@CDCDirector
CDC Director
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⏪ to this productive meeting with the Doctors Caucus in October of '23! Great to meet with physicians Members of Congress!
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