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2003 News Photos

The photo gallery below provides publication-quality digital images of past events featuring the Secretary and other officials. Click on the individual thumbnail images for larger versions of the photos, which may be downloaded for publication. Photo credit should be given to "U.S. Department of Health and Human Services."

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and FDA Commissioner Mark B. McClellan answer questions at the press conference announcing issuance of a consumer alert on the safety of dietary supplements containing ephedra. HHS photo by Chris Smith

12/30/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and FDA Commissioner Mark B. McClellan answer questions at the press conference announcing issuance of a consumer alert on the safety of dietary supplements containing ephedra. HHS photo by Chris Smith

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and members of Congress look on as President Bush signs legislation providing more choices and better benefits - including a prescription drug benefit - under Medicare. HHS Photo Chris Smith

12/08/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and members of Congress look on as President Bush signs legislation providing more choices and better benefits - including a prescription drug benefit - under Medicare. HHS Photo Chris Smith

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Secretary Tommy Thompson takes questions from National Press Club President Tamara Lytle at an address at the club outlining the recent Medicare agreement announced by the House-Senate Medicare Conference Committee, and addresses the need for Congress to pass this historic legislation. HHS photo by Chris Smith

11/20/03 — Secretary Tommy Thompson takes questions from National Press Club President Tamara Lytle at an address at the club outlining the recent Medicare agreement announced by the House-Senate Medicare Conference Committee, and addresses the need for Congress to pass this historic legislation. HHS photo by Chris Smith

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced awards of $35 million to help communities address long term and repeated homelessness. Joining the Secretary at the meeting of the Interagency Council on Homelessness were Secretary Mel Martinez (pictured), Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Secretary Anthony Principi, Department of Veterans Affairs. The three Departments co-funded the grants to establish unique community partnerships that integrate housing and treatment services to address chronic homelessness. HHS Photo by Chris Smith.

10/01/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced awards of $35 million to help communities address long term and repeated homelessness. Joining the Secretary at the meeting of the Interagency Council on Homelessness were Secretary Mel Martinez (pictured), Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Secretary Anthony Principi, Department of Veterans Affairs. The three Departments co-funded the grants to establish unique community partnerships that integrate housing and treatment services to address chronic homelessness. HHS Photo by Chris Smith.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann attend the Steps to a HealthierHHS Challenge. The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports sponsored the event. HHS Photo by Chris Smith.

09/29/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann attend the Steps to a HealthierHHS Challenge. The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports sponsored the event. HHS Photo by Chris Smith.

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Secretary Thompson, FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan, Surgeon General Richard Carmona, CDC Director Julie Gerberding, and NIH Director Elias Zerhouni met with researchers and other health officials to discuss a department-wide action plan for obesity prevention. Photo by Ernie Branson.

07/30/03 — Secretary Thompson, FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan, Surgeon General Richard Carmona, CDC Director Julie Gerberding, and NIH Director Elias Zerhouni met with researchers and other health officials to discuss a department-wide action plan for obesity prevention. Photo by Ernie Branson.

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At the dedication of AHRQ's new building, named the John M. Eisenberg, M.D. Building, after the Agency's late director, his wife DD Eisenberg and Secretary Tommy Thompson unveil a plaque honoring his memory. HHS Photo by Chris Smith.

07/24/03 — At the dedication of AHRQ's new building, named the John M. Eisenberg, M.D. Building, after the Agency's late director, his wife DD Eisenberg and Secretary Tommy Thompson unveil a plaque honoring his memory. HHS Photo by Chris Smith.

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HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson makes opening remarks during a press conference to discuss a meeting with executives from the health insurance industry. The meeting focused on the Secretary's

07/21/03 — HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson makes opening remarks during a press conference to discuss a meeting with executives from the health insurance industry. The meeting focused on the Secretary's "Steps to a Healthier US" disease prevention and health promotion campaign. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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With FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan Secretary Thompson announced that food labels will be required to list the amount of trans fatty acids, or trans fat, to give consumers better information for choosing a healthier diet. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

07/09/03 — With FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan Secretary Thompson announced that food labels will be required to list the amount of trans fatty acids, or trans fat, to give consumers better information for choosing a healthier diet. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Washington D.C. At the Reserve Officers Association Secretary Thompson speaks to members of the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps about the transformation of the corps. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

07/03/03 — Washington D.C. At the Reserve Officers Association Secretary Thompson speaks to members of the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps about the transformation of the corps. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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In an address to the National Health Information Infrastructure Tuesday morning, HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson announced the free dissemination of SNOMED, a standardized medical vocabulary system. SNOMED promises to improved patient care and reduce medical errors by enabling health care providers to communicate electronically with each other. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

07/01/03 — In an address to the National Health Information Infrastructure Tuesday morning, HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson announced the free dissemination of SNOMED, a standardized medical vocabulary system. SNOMED promises to improved patient care and reduce medical errors by enabling health care providers to communicate electronically with each other. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Thompson kicked off the Better Benefits tour with Drs.Elias Zerhouni of NIH, Julie Gerberding of the CDC, Surgeon General Richard Carmona and Mark McClellan of the FDA to promote passage of Medicare legislation this year that will give better benefits to seniors now and younger generations in the future. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

06/23/03 — Secretary Thompson kicked off the Better Benefits tour with Drs.Elias Zerhouni of NIH, Julie Gerberding of the CDC, Surgeon General Richard Carmona and Mark McClellan of the FDA to promote passage of Medicare legislation this year that will give better benefits to seniors now and younger generations in the future. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson introduces President George W. Bush at the 10th Anniversary BIO conventon at the Washington Convention Center. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

06/23/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson introduces President George W. Bush at the 10th Anniversary BIO conventon at the Washington Convention Center. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson on a Harley Davidson motorcycle signals the start of a ride from the HHH building to the Greater Baden Medical Services in Brandywine, Md. to show support for Congressional passage of Medicare improvements. HHS photos Chris Smith. (12 photos)

06/16/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson on a Harley Davidson motorcycle signals the start of a ride from the HHH building to the Greater Baden Medical Services in Brandywine, Md. to show support for Congressional passage of Medicare improvements. HHS photos Chris Smith. (12 photos total)

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson (surrounded by HHS employees) leads the 2nd Annual Older Americans Month Walk on the National Mall. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

05/29/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson (surrounded by HHS employees) leads the 2nd Annual Older Americans Month Walk on the National Mall. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

05/15/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson at the National Press Club speaks to the Consumer Federation of America National Food Policy Conference. HHS Photo Chris Smith

05/08/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson at the National Press Club speaks to the Consumer Federation of America National Food Policy Conference. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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At the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Dept. Secretary Tommy G. Thompson is joined on stage by Daniel Baker an employee of 63 years. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

04/30/03 — At the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Dept. Secretary Tommy G. Thompson is joined on stage by Daniel Baker an employee of 63 years. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announces several new efforts aimed at preventing cancer and reducing health disparities among minority populations joined by American Cancer Society First Vice President Dr. Mark Clanton, NCI Director Andrew von Eschenbach, ABC Radio Personality Tom Joyner, Colorectal Cancer Survivor Ricardo Villanueva, and CDC Cancer Prevention & Control Division Director Dr. Nancy C. Lee. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

04/24/03 — HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announces several new efforts aimed at preventing cancer and reducing health disparities among minority populations joined by American Cancer Society First Vice President Dr. Mark Clanton, NCI Director Andrew von Eschenbach, ABC Radio Personality Tom Joyner, Colorectal Cancer Survivor Ricardo Villanueva, and CDC Cancer Prevention & Control Division Director Dr. Nancy C. Lee. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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At the Steps to a the HealthierUS National Summit in Baltimore, MD, HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson calls on attendees to join with him in the fight to get Americans to make healthy choices. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

04/15/03 — At the Steps to a the HealthierUS National Summit in Baltimore, MD, HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson calls on attendees to join with him in the fight to get Americans to make healthy choices. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson gives U.S. Representatives Silvestre Reyes (TX) Alcee Hastings (FL) Jane Harman (CA) Jim Turner(TX) Bud Cramer (AL) and Collin Peterson (MN) a tour of the HHS Command Center. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

03/31/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson gives U.S. Representatives Silvestre Reyes (TX) Alcee Hastings (FL) Jane Harman (CA) Jim Turner(TX) Bud Cramer (AL) and Collin Peterson (MN) a tour of the HHS Command Center. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Thompson encourages healthy living at the unveiling of the The National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women's Health on March 25.

03/25/03 — Secretary Thompson encourages healthy living at the unveiling of the The National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women's Health on March 25.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announces the creation of

03/12/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announces the creation of "Su Familia" National Hispanic Family Health Helpline at La cLinica del Pueblo in Washington, D.C. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the 15th Annual National Managed Health Care Congress, left Dr. Edward Hughes, right Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

03/11/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the 15th Annual National Managed Health Care Congress, left Dr. Edward Hughes, right Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Sec. Tommy G.Thompson along with Sen. Judd Gregg and Dr. Julie L. Gerberding, CDC, proposes the Smallpox Vaccination Compensation Plan. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

03/06/03 — Sec. Tommy G.Thompson along with Sen. Judd Gregg and Dr. Julie L. Gerberding, CDC, proposes the Smallpox Vaccination Compensation Plan. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Attorney General John Ashcroft attend the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence meeting at the White House.

03/05/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Attorney General John Ashcroft attend the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence meeting at the White House.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson, FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan, and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Timothy J. Muris answer questions during a press conference announcing FDA actions to reduce potential risks of dietary supplements containing Ephedra. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

02/28/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson, FDA Commissioner Dr. Mark McClellan, and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Timothy J. Muris answer questions during a press conference announcing FDA actions to reduce potential risks of dietary supplements containing Ephedra. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson takes questions at the press conference announcing the increase in medical expenditures and lost productivity due to the increasing direct medical cost of diabetes. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

02/27/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson takes questions at the press conference announcing the increase in medical expenditures and lost productivity due to the increasing direct medical cost of diabetes. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks to the National Governors Association. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

02/25/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks to the National Governors Association. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the Red Dress event to promote The Heart Truth campaign. HHS photos Chris Smith. (1/6)

02/21/03 — Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the Red Dress event to promote The Heart Truth campaign. HHS photos Chris Smith. (6 images)

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the Red Dress event to promote The Heart Truth campaign. HHS photos Chris Smith. (2/6)

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the Red Dress event to promote The Heart Truth campaign. HHS photos Chris Smith. (3/6)

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the Red Dress event to promote The Heart Truth campaign. HHS photos Chris Smith. (4/6)

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the Red Dress event to promote The Heart Truth campaign. HHS photos Chris Smith. (5/6)

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Secretary Tommy G. Thompson speaks at the Red Dress event to promote The Heart Truth campaign. HHS photos Chris Smith. (6/6)

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thumbnail of Dean A. Ross, Director of the Secretary's Command Center, shows HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Hessian Minister of Social Affairs Silke Lautenschlaeger a plum model of an accidental chemical release on Friday, February 14, 2003. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

02/14/03 — Dean A. Ross, Director of the Secretary's Command Center, shows HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Hessian Minister of Social Affairs Silke Lautenschlaeger a plum model of an accidental chemical release on Friday, February 14, 2003. HHS Photo Chris Smith.

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thumbnail of HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson testifies on the HHS FY 2004 budget before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. (1/3)

02/12/03 — HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson testifies on the HHS FY 2004 budget before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. (3 photos)

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thumbnail of HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson testifies on the HHS FY 2004 budget before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. (2/3)

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thumbnail of HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson testifies on the HHS FY 2004 budget before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. (3/3)

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Last revised: January 29, 2004

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