At 10:15 a.m. ET, I will testify in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The hearing will examine the policies and priorities of the Department of Health and Human Services. You can stream the full committee hearing here: https://bit.ly/3wLhpWx
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Official page of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra.
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The official page of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), managed by the Office of the Secretary. Xavier Becerra is the 25th Secretary of HHS, and the first Latino to hold the office in the history of the United States. He carries out President Biden's vision to build a healthy America, and his work focuses on ensuring that all Americans have health security and access to health care. Secretary Becerra previously served as Attorney General of the State of California and was the first Latino to hold that office in the history of the state. He also served 12 terms in Congress as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. During his tenure, he was the first Latino to serve as a member of the powerful Committee on Ways and Means. Throughout his career, the Secretary has made it his priority to ensure that Americans have access to the affordable health care they need to survive and thrive. The mission of HHS is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.
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A few weeks ago, I have the privilege of sitting down with Alexis Alemán and Irvin Garcia, two first generation medical school students. We discussed a number of topics, including health equity, access to care for the Latino community, and why representation matters in our health care system. The Biden-Harris Administration and HHS are rolling up our sleeves, getting our hands dirty, and fighting tooth and nail to ensure that every member of our immigrant family gets the care and support they deserve. 🎧 Watch below to hear more of our conversation! https://bit.ly/4dzsk6t #FoosInMedicine
What is the US government doing for Latino health? (Meeting with HHS Secretary Becerra)
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As HHS Secretary & Chair of U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) addressing homelessness is a top priority for me. I was honored to host the United States Conference of Mayors Task Force on Homelessness and meet with mayors from across the country, from Mesa to Scranton and everywhere in between, to talk about this key issue.
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ICYMI: The Biden-Harris Administration released a National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and the first-ever Federal Action Plan. I explain in 90 seconds what you need to know about this new, life-saving strategy and how you can help. And, as always, if you or someone you know is struggling, 988 is there for you. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, just call, text, or chat 988 to be connected with a trained crisis counselor.
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Through his Executive Order, new initiatives, and major investments in his budget, President Biden is delivering on his promise to make child care more affordable and to better support the people who care for our children. #CareWeek
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At the direction of President Biden, we continue to do everything we can to protect and expand access to reproductive health care, including abortion care. That includes protecting the privacy of the health information related to that care. Watch more on today’s announcement: https://lnkd.in/e5SraBEr
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As one HHS, we are addressing critical climate-related health impacts 🌎. We are proud of what agencies across the Department have accomplished and we will continue to work together to advance health forward climate solutions. #EarthDay Read More: https://lnkd.in/ecDXWXHh