Shake-Up at Health Department: Top Aides Let Go

Big changes are happening at the Department of Health and Human Services. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the head of the department, has said goodbye to two key team members. Heather Flick Melanson, his right-hand person, and Hannah Anderson, who handled policy, are no longer with the team. No one is saying why they left. But Kennedy has the power to make these kinds of decisions. A new face is stepping in. Matt Buckham will now be the acting chief of staff. He was already working at the department, helping to bring in new people and get them settled. The department says he knows a lot about managing teams and plans. They also said Kennedy is grateful for the work the outgoing staff did and is excited to work with Buckham to keep moving forward. This news comes just days after Kennedy testified before a House committee. It's not clear if these changes are related to that or not. But one thing is sure: big changes can happen quickly in government jobs. It's all part of the job, and people come and go. The department's goal is to make America healthier, and they're making moves to keep that happening.