Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on ‘Bullying Prevention Awareness Month’

Bullying remains a widespread problem with nearly 30 percent of adolescents in the U.S. reporting some experience with bullying, whether as the victim, the bully or both.  An infographic developed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) highlights important facts and information about bullying prevention.  We know that there are a number of emotionaleffects that…

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Statements from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Surgeon General Dr. Regina M. Benjamin on the passing of former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop

Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop has died, Dartmouth College said Monday. He was 96. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius issued the following statement: I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop. Dr. Koop was a fearless public servant and a pioneering pediatric surgeon. I was honored to have…

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