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12/03/02 — HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson demonstrates the capabilities of the new HHS command center to the media.

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12/02/02 — HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson watches as the B.E.T. Urban Nation H.I.P. H.O.P. Choir performs at the HHS commemoration of World AIDS Day.

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11/25/02 — HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the announcement of the "Small Steps, Big Rewards" anti-diabetes initiative.

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11/12/02 — HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Tom Scully speak at the announcement of the nationwide expansion of the Nursing Home Quality Initiative.

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06/06/02 — Secretary Thompson takes the stage at St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City. As New York Governor George Pataki looks on, Secretary Thompson announces the release of nearly $750 million to help states and cities prepare for a bioterrorism attack and strengthen their public health infrastructure.

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06/06/02 — As police, firefighters, and health care professionals look on, Secretary Thompson and New York Governor George Pataki shake hands after Secretary Thompson signed the check authorizing the release of $27,133,808 to the state of New York to improve their bioterrorism preparedness and public health infrastructure. Secretary Thompson was in New York City to announce grants to 51 states and cities totaling nearly $750 million. During this event, Secretary Thompson also presented a check to the City of New York and Mayor Bloomberg for $20,944,832.

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03/20/02 — Following his speech to the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), Secretary Thompson is awarded the 2002 Distinguished Community Health Champion Award for his ongoing commitment to community health centers and his advocacy to increase the number of centers and their capacity. John Mengenhausen, Chairman of the NACHC Board of Directors presented the award.

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02/26/02 — President Bush, joined by Secretary Thompson, today announced his welfare reform agenda to strengthen families and help more welfare recipients work toward independence and self-reliance. An overview and detailed information on the President's agenda are available.

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02/22/02 — HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Education Secretary Rod Paige today launched a campaign to encourage school children to consider careers in nursing and the health professions. During a visit to Jefferson Junior High School in Washington, D.C. Secretary Thompson unveiled "Kids into Health Careers," an education campaign to attract more children's interest in careers in nursing and the health professions.

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02/21/02 — HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today announced an updated recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) that calls for screening mammography, with or without clinical breast examination, every one to two years for women ages 40 and over. This recommendation affirms HHS' existing position on the value of mammography. Information on mammography is also available from the National Cancer Institute. Standing with Secretary Thompson is Janet Allan, Ph.D., R.N., vice chair of the USPSTF (l) and Peter Greenwald, M.D., Dr. P.H., Director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the National Cancer lnstitute, NIH.

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02/21/02 — Peter Greenwald, M.D., Dr. P.H., Director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control at the National Cancer lnstitute, NIH, speaks to reporters at a press conference announcing an updated recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) that calls for screening mammography, with or without clinical breast examination, every one to two years for women ages 40 and over. Secretary Thompson and Janet Allan, Ph.D., R.N., vice chair of the USPSTF, look on.

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02/19/02 — HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today joined the American Diabetes Association in announcing a new survey revealing that 68 percent of people with diabetes are not aware of their increased risk for heart disease and stroke. HHS also highlighted the ABCs of Diabetes campaign, which offers people with diabetes essential information on managing their health. (From left to right: Bruce Fye, M.D., FACC, President-Elect, American College of Cardiology; Christopher D. Saudek, M.D., President, American Diabetes Association; Secretary Thompson; Dr. Allen Spiegel, Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at NIH; and Dr. Frank Vinicor, Director of the Division of Diabetes Translation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)

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02/19/02 — Cedric Williams, who is diabetic and suffered a stroke at age 43, speaks to the audience following Secretary Thompson's remarks announcing a new survey revealing that 68 percent of people with diabetes are not aware of their increased risk for heart disease and stroke. Following his stroke, Mr. Williams lost 150 pounds (down from 350) and adapted a healthier diet and exercise regimen. Today, he walks 10 miles a day and no longer needs insulin shots. (Flanking Mr. Williams from left to right: Christopher D. Saudek, M.D., President, American Diabetes Association; Bruce Fye, M.D., FACC, President-Elect, American College of Cardiology; and Secretary Thompson.)

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02/04/02 — Secretary Thompson presented the President's fiscal year 2003 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services. In his remarks, the Secretary highlighted four key areas: strengthening the nation's defenses against bioterrorism, expanding access to health care, building on the success of welfare reform, and focusing increased efforts on disease prevention activities. Seated left to right are Claude Allen, Deputy Secretary; Kerry Weems, Director, Office of Budget; and Janet Hale, Assistant Secretary for Budget, Technology and Finance.

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