How RFK Jr. upended the public health system

Interviews with almost 100 people reveal how Kennedy, as health secretary, has reshaped the vaccine and broader public health ...

In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.

In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place ...

Local health department achieves national public health accreditation

The Jefferson County General Health District is being recognized at the national level. The health department has officially earned national accreditation through ...

What Does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Do?

Discover how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services promotes health, offers essential services, and innovates in public health research across America.

Public health emergency declared for WA after flooding

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a public health emergency for Washington after widespread ...