#health-and-human-services tag

Pets

Parasitic sea vampire bites RFK Jr in health chief's bizarre new stunt

Healthcare

Sir, You Are the Wrong Person for This Job': Senator Tells RFK Jr. He's Grossly Unfit to Lead HHS

fromNew York Post

Washington DC

RFK Jr. takes a dip in DC creek known for high levels of fecal bacteria and 'infectious pathogens'

NYC politics

"I Think He's Dead Wrong": RFK Jr.'s Sister Kerry Kennedy Just Slammed Him On Live TV

fromMail Online

Pets

Parasitic sea vampire bites RFK Jr in health chief's bizarre new stunt

Healthcare

Sir, You Are the Wrong Person for This Job': Senator Tells RFK Jr. He's Grossly Unfit to Lead HHS

Sen. Alsobrooks criticized Kennedy's qualifications as HHS Secretary, expressing lack of trust in his capabilities to lead the agency.

Washington DC

fromNew York Post

RFK Jr. takes a dip in DC creek known for high levels of fecal bacteria and 'infectious pathogens'

Kennedy Jr. swam in polluted Rock Creek despite warnings, reflecting controversial health choices amid his role as HHS secretary.

NYC politics

"I Think He's Dead Wrong": RFK Jr.'s Sister Kerry Kennedy Just Slammed Him On Live TV

more#robert-f-kennedy-jr

fromCity Limits

NYC Head Start Providers Assessing Impact of Plan to Exclude Undocumented Children

Head Start will exclude undocumented immigrant children from enrollment per new U.S. policy.

fromThe Mercury News

With hundreds of millions of dollars at risk in Bay Area, lawsuit against Trump grows over grant funds

The Trump administration's unlawful attempts to repurpose federal grant programs established by Congress harm Plaintiffs by threatening more than $12 billion in already-awarded and soon to be awarded funds across HUD, DOT, and HHS.

US politics

fromwww.sun-sentinel.com

2 months ago

US judge says HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted

Mass layoffs at U.S. Health and Human Services were ruled likely unlawful, prompting a federal judge to order a halt to downsizing plans.

fromAudacy

2 months ago

RFK to launch massive advertising campaign to encourage Americans to use wearables like FitBits and Apple Watches

Kennedy expressed a bold vision: 'My vision is that every American is wearing a wearable within four years,' emphasizing widespread adoption of health monitoring devices.

Wearables

Healthcare

fromMedCity News

Congress Scrutinizes RFK Jr. on Budget Cuts, Vaccines and More - MedCity News

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny over his controversial vaccine views during congressional hearings.

Tech industry

fromNextgov.com

Palantir alum appointed to top tech role at HHS

Clark Minor, previously from Palantir, is appointed CIO of HHS amid significant restructuring and staff turnover.

#trump-administration

US news

Trump Pleads Ignorance, Blames RFK Jr. When Asked About New Surgeon General Nominee: I Don't Know Her'

from24/7 Wall St.

New York City

These Are the Cities Hit Hardest by Poverty in Every U.S. State

US news

Trump Pleads Ignorance, Blames RFK Jr. When Asked About New Surgeon General Nominee: I Don't Know Her'

from24/7 Wall St.

more#trump-administration

New York City

These Are the Cities Hit Hardest by Poverty in Every U.S. State

NYC politics

fromGothamist

NY sues to stop Trump administration from 'dismantling' public health agencies

New York AG Letitia James and 19 states are suing the Trump administration to stop harmful restructuring of Health and Human Services.

NYC parents

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Email mistake reveals secret plans to end research on Head Start and other child safety net programs

Proposed cuts by the Trump administration threaten the effectiveness of key child welfare research programs, impacting low-income families.

Opinion | Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Comments on Autism Take America Back a Century

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spread misinformation about autism, ignoring established genetic contributions and promoting harmful stereotypes about individuals with autism.

NYC parents

People Are Calling Out RFK Jr. For His "Vile" And "Disgusting" Comments About Children With Autism

NYC parents

fromwww.nytimes.com

Opinion | Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Comments on Autism Take America Back a Century

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spread misinformation about autism, ignoring established genetic contributions and promoting harmful stereotypes about individuals with autism.