RFK Jr. undergoing rotator cuff surgery
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will undergo rotator cuff surgery and return to work next week.
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Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled for rotator cuff surgery this Tuesday, according to a department spokesperson. The spokesperson stated that Secretary Kennedy intends to return to his office the following Monday. This medical procedure is expected to be a brief interruption to his duties. The quick recovery timeline suggests minimal impact on the department's operations.
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HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is scheduled for rotator cuff surgery this Tuesday.
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