Rachel Levine
Rachel Levine (pronounced Rae-chel Le-vine) is an American pediatrician and a notable figure in the field of public health. She is best known for her role as the Assistant Secretary for Health in the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Joe Biden administration.
Etymology
The name Rachel is of Hebrew origin, meaning "ewe" or "female sheep". Levine is a surname of Jewish origin, derived from the Hebrew name Levi, which means "joined" or "attached".
Career
Levine began her medical career as a pediatrician, specializing in adolescent medicine. She later transitioned into public health, serving as the Physician General of Pennsylvania before being appointed as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. In 2021, she was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the Assistant Secretary for Health in the HHS, making her the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the United States Senate.
Related Terms
- Pediatrician: A medical professional who manages the health of your child, including physical, behavior, and mental health issues.
- Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.
- Assistant Secretary for Health: The primary advisor to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on public health and scientific issues.
- Transgender: Denoting or relating to a person whose sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with their birth sex.
See Also
- United States Department of Health and Human Services
- Joe Biden
- Physician General
- Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health
- United States Senate
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rachel Levine
- Wikipedia's article - Rachel Levine
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