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Why we keep going

Your Local Epidemiologist

Health divisions are gone, and programs are gutted HIV prevention? Gun violence prevention? TB prevention? Lead poisoning prevention? Tobacco control division? And, public health programs are all about prevention—which is not only good for our health but can be much cheaper than treating disease.

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What To Know About RFK Jr.’s Stances on Key Health Issues and What He Could Do at HHS

KFF Health News

Department of Health and Human Services comprises several agencies and offices including the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Office of the Surgeon General, and much more. A: The U.S.

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What to know about RFK Jr.’s stances on key health issues and what he could do at HHS

HEALTHBEAT

Department of Health and Human Services comprises several agencies and offices, including the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Office of the Surgeon General, and much more. Yes, yes, and yes.