Kathleen Sebelius

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of Health Insurance Reform: The Case for Change, a series of state-by-state reports highlighting the benefits of health insurance reform. The reports are available now at http://www.HealthReform.gov. “Families, seniors and businesses are all suffering under the health care status quo,” Secretary Sebelius said. Read Full Story

The reaction to this week's U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendation against regular mammograms for women under 50 was swift, emotional and highly public. Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius weighed in, pointing out that, well, the task force is actually just an independent panel offering advice, not setting policy, so … just do what you've been doing. Seriously. "My message to women is simple. Mammograms have always been an important lifesaving tool in the fight against breast cancer, and they still are today. Keep doing what you have been doing for years — talk to your doctor about your individual history, ask questions and ... Read Full Story

Kathleen Sebelius has been confirmed as the new Secretary of Heath and Human Services. Kathleen Sebelius has been confirmed as the new Secretary of Heath and Human Services , as Barack Obama 's cabinet filled its final seat, just before his 100th day in office. Sebelius will be dealing immediately with the swine flu problem that has spread further in the US today. From The Washington Post : The Senate approved the nomination of Kathleen Sebelius to head the Department of Health and Human Services, filling the final seat in President Obama's Cabinet on the eve of his 100th day in office. Democrats had ... Read Full Story

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says vaccine for the swine flu virus "is coming out the door as fast as it comes off the production line." Sebelius (seh-BEEL'-yuhs) said in a nationally broadcast interview Monday that it's unfortunate supplies are not where officials intended them to be at this juncture. But she also said there eventually will be enough to go around. Sebelius appeared as infections in the United States spread and roughly a thousand people have died. President Barack Obama has declared a health emergency. And Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said Sunday that Congress would be happy to provide additional ... Read Full Story

Federal Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (D) appointed former state Rep. Judy Baker (D) as a regional director yesterday. Baker will represent HHS Region VII which covers the states of Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. Baker's responsibilities will include coordinating federal health policy with state and local entities. "HHS welcomes...Judy...and we look forward to working with [her] to achieve HHS' mission to protect the health of all Americans and provide essential human services," Secretary Sebelius said in a press release. "Their individual experience and knowledge of our department's most important issues, as well as local understanding of the people and institutions in ... Read Full Story