HHS Office of the Secretary’s Post

📍I stopped by Planned Parenthood of Arizona and YWCA Southern Arizona as part of the National Reproductive Health for All Tour! Last month, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors can enforce one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans, a law passed long before AZ became a state in 1912. We'll continue to do everything we can to protect access to health care for women.

I joined Congressman Steven Horsford and local seniors in Nevada to highlight President Biden's lower cost prescription drug law, the IRA. The Biden-Harris Administration has prioritized affordable health care & we're putting money back in the pockets of older Americans & people with disabilities — instead of Big Pharma.

I joined #NALEO41st! We celebrated gains in Latino health coverage, reduced drug costs, & improved mental health services. Let's continue to break down barriers & build a more inclusive and equitable society, ensuring that everyone has access to the health care they deserve.

On #Juneteenth, we honor the enduring legacy and contributions of African Americans to our nation. Let us stand in solidarity, honoring the resilience and strength of the Black community, and continue striving for a society where freedom and equality are realities for all.

Today, we kicked off our HHS Reproductive Health for All Tour! I will visit states that have restrictive abortion laws and those with favorable laws. We want people to understand the wide-ranging and dangerous effects of the decisions that Republican politicians are making.

It's the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population & Development! We'll continue to champion sexual and reproductive health and rights. These are not only women’s issues—they are core to some of the most fundamental & important choices for any human being.

Neera Tanden and I joined faculty and college health students at Aspirus Health to highlight actions the Biden-Harris Administration is taking to strengthen health and expand the rural health care workforce. Investing in rural health care means stronger, healthier communities.

Neera Tanden, Director of the U.S. Domestic Policy Council, and I joined representatives from USDA's Rural Partners Network to highlight actions this Administration has taken to improve health care access, address workforce shortages and lower costs for rural communities in Wisconsin. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring rural Wisconsinites have access to quality care, affordable medications and health care.

Today, I sat down with reproductive health leaders to affirm the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to protecting abortion and reproductive health care access. Thank you all for your dedication and commitment to protecting a woman's right to access the care she needs!