secretary of health and human services

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secretary of health and human services

The Secretary of Health and Human Services announces a new public health initiative.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The position of the head of the Department of Health and Human Services: This refers to the cabinet-level office and title within the United States government, responsible for leading the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
    • The person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Health and Human Services: This refers to the individual appointed to serve in that high-ranking government position.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Position):
    • The president nominated a new candidate for the role of Secretary of Health and Human Services.
    • The Secretary of Health and Human Services is a member of the President's Cabinet.
  • Noun (Person):
    • The Secretary of Health and Human Services held a press conference on the new public health initiative.
    • She served as the Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2021 to 2025.
Advanced Usage
  • The title is often abbreviated in formal contexts as HHS Secretary.
    • The HHS Secretary testified before Congress today.
Variants and Related Words
  • Secretary (noun): A title for a high-ranking official in charge of a major government department.
  • Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (proper noun): The U.S. federal executive department responsible for protecting the health of Americans and providing essential human services.
Synonyms
  • HHS Secretary (noun): The abbreviated title for the same position or person.
  • Cabinet Secretary (noun): A general term for any head of a major executive department, which includes this role.
secretary of health and human services

The Secretary of Health and Human Services announces a new public health initiative.

Noun
  1. the position of the head of the Department of Health and Human Services
    • the post of Secretary of Health and Human Services was created by Congress in 1979
  2. the person who holds the secretaryship of the Department of Health and Human Services
    • the first Secretary of Health and Human Services was Patricia Roberts Harris who was appointed by Carter

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