The official account of the former U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell. Secretary Burwell was the 22nd HHS Secretary (2014-2017).

Joined April 2014
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Signing off @SecBurwell. Thanks to everyone who has made this work possible. Moving forward, follow me @SylviaBurwell.
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My parting advice: Always keep the boss – the American people – at the center of what you do. Everything else will follow. #impact
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To my team: Thank you all for some of the most fulfilling years of my life. Thank you for your partnership, your service, your friendship.
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I can’t truly put into 140 what it’s meant to lead @HHSGov and how much this work and team has meant to me. Thank you.
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To each and every partner – thank you! We couldn’t do this work without you. Would love if you shared a memory on this final day.
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Keep sharing your stories. Never let anyone take away your voice. Speak up and share why #CoverageMatters to you.
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The work is gratifying. The staff is dedicated. The #impact is real. Being a part of the HHS team has been an amazing experience.
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Thank you for the opportunity of a lifetime – for the chance to serve with you. Your work means everything.
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Like so many other expectant mothers, I read @WhatToExpect. Thx for hosting today’s chat with @CDCgov, @HeidiMurkoff. #Prep4Preg x.com/HeidiMurkoff/status/82…

Thanks everyone for all good #Prep4Preg advice-and you know where to find me if you have questions!
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The Marketplace is there for millions of Americans each year. And it will be there for my family too. hhs.gov/blog/2017/01/17/real… #GetCovered
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Inspiring read on what students can make possible. #MentalHealthMonday #MondayMotivation x.com/BCCprin/status/8196125…

Check out the article by NBC: Students Organize Mental Health Week at Maryland High School nbcwashington.com/news/healt… via @nbcwashington
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Honor through service. Honor by giving back to others in your community. #MLKDay nationalservice.gov

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Millions of Americans have already signed up. Join them and take the next step towards a healthier you. HealthCare.gov #GetCovered
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Sylvia Burwell retweeted
“You made me a better President, and you made me a better man.” —@POTUS in his last weekly address. #ObamaFarewell
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A great message from @POTUS. Believe in your ability to create change, in your power as citizen. You can make an #impact. #ObamaFarewell x.com/WhiteHouse/status/8203…

Watch @POTUS deliver his final weekly address to the American people. go.wh.gov/AXSZLA #ObamaFarewell
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#TBT to my first few days at HHS...my time here has been unforgettable. Thank you to my staff for making such an incredible #impact.
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Musicians are lending their voices to highlight why folks should #GetCovered. Have your voice heard today: pitchfork.com/thepitch/1407-…

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