Official public health updates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services @HHSgov, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.
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On the Director’s Desk Podcast with @NIHDirector_Jay, Dr. Haridopolos discussed the dangers of excessive screen-time.
Secretary Kennedy is dedicated to getting kids back outside, moving their bodies, building real connections, all to LIVE REAL LIFE.
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On The Director's Desk Podcast, @NIHDirector_Jay and Dr. Haridopolos, Director of National Health Communications at the Office of the Surgeon General, discuss one of the most urgent health challenges facing children today: excessive screen time.
Drawing on the Surgeon General's Screen Time Advisory, she shares the "5 D's"—simple, actionable steps parents can take to build healthier habits at home, reduce screen dependence, and encourage real-world connection.
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Join us for Part 2 of a roundtable series focused on advancing understanding of comprehensive systems of care for sickle cell disease (SCD). Federal Resources and Efforts to Advance Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Systems of Care
June 18, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM ET
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May 19
I joined Los Angeles County Supervisor @KathrynBarger and co-chair of the Great American Recovery Initiative @KathrynBurgum, to discuss innovative approaches to mental health and addiction recovery in Los Angeles County.
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Today, I’m launching a series highlighting the men and women of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
We’ll share officers’ stories. Why they serve, what they do, and what wearing this uniform means to them.
This USPHS Commissioned Corps is defined by service, readiness, and commitment to the American people. It’s time we make that visible.
usphs.gov/news/why-i-serve-i…
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May 14
#NWHW highlights the importance of prevention.
Sarcopenia is often mistaken for normal aging, but identifying changes early can support long-term mobility and independence. One conversation can make all the difference.
Learn more:
ms.spr.ly/6017vR1th
#NWHW #WomensHealth #PreventiveCare #HealthyAging #ClinicalPractice
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“We are going to be making invisible diseases VISIBLE at @HHSgov."
Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos gives insight on Lyme Disease at this year’s National Conference on Women’s Health.
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“Over 100 years went by before the FDA would tell women the truth.”
@DrMakaryFDA at this year’s inaugural @HHSGov National Conference on Women’s Health discussed the #1 cause of death in women.
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“Moms showed up to vote for the MAHA agenda.”
@DrMakaryFDA highlights the major shifts underway at @HHSGov
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“Why do 1-in-10 American kids have a peanut or food allergy when hardly anyone had a peanut or food allergy just one generation ago?”
At this year’s inaugural @HHSGov National Conference on Women’s Health, @DrMakaryFDA explored how shifts in the microbiome—and long-held medical assumptions—may be contributing to this rise.
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Reminder:
Check for ticks after spending time outdoors— even in your own backyard. Tick bites can spread germs that cause illness, including Lyme disease, which is most common in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and upper Midwest. A few minutes of prevention can make a difference. Get tips to protect yourself against Lyme disease: bit.ly/notimeforlyme
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📅 National Women's Health Week starts on May 10! This year's theme is “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health.” Visit the OWH #NWHW page for resources and tips and share them with your community! ms.spr.ly/6010vJnkg
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Apr 29
.@MikeTyson is fighting for a healthier America.
Watch #TheSecretaryKennedyPodcast ⬇️
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Apr 17
This administration wants to inspire people to GET ACTIVE and EAT REAL FOOD. And that—is priceless.
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I’ve teamed up with @KidRock to deliver two simple messages to the American people: GET ACTIVE EAT REAL FOOD.
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Apr 16
.@SecKennedy on Surgeon General nominee Casey Means:
“Casey Means is the most articulate, eloquent and erudite evangelist for the MAHA movement.”
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and @HHSGov is fully committed to protecting innocent children from abuse. We call on every American to take steps to prevent child abuse and neglect before it occurs. By doing so, we can reduce the risk of depression, suicide, substance abuse, and developmental challenges in our youth.
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Apr 16
President Trump has done more to protect public health than any president in history.
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month.
@HHSGov and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke have announced the new Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services (ACPRCS), launching June 29.
We’re proud that Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, representing the Office of the @Surgeon_General, will serve as a federal voting member on this important Council.
The inaugural meeting of the ACPRCS will be held on Monday, June 29th from 10AM-4:00PM ET
Link below to read more.
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