HHS Announces Transformation to Make America Healthy Again From the Dept. of Health and Human Services HHS.gov

Washington, D.C. — March 27, 2025 — Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a dramatic restructuring in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.”

First, it will save taxpayers $1.8 billion per year through a reduction in workforce of about 10,000 full-time employees who are part of this most recent transformation. ….The restructuring results in a total downsizing from 82,000 to 62,000 full-time employees.

Secondly, it will streamline the functions of the Department. [The restructuring plan] will centralize core functions such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, External Affairs, and Policy. Regional offices will be reduced from 10 to 5.

Third, the overhaul will implement the new HHS priority of ending America’s epidemic of chronic illness by focusing on safe, wholesome food, clean water, and the elimination of environmental toxins. 

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Coca-Cola plants have been linked to significant pollution issues, particularly due to their use of single-use plastics and the extraction of large amounts of water, which can lead to environmental degradation. Additionally, some bottling operations have faced criticism for contributing to local water shortages and contamination, impacting community health and resources. oceana.org Al Jazeera

Regular consumption of drinks high in sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, can contribute to health problems like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

McDonald’s has faced criticism for its high levels of greenhouse gas emissions, associated with its beef production, and the use of toxic chemicals in its food packaging, which can lead to pollution and health risks. The Guardian toxicfreefuture.org

McDonald’s and other fast food is linked to constipation, inflammation, heart disease, type 2 Diabetes, cancer, memory loss, autoinflammatory disease, and stroke. Is fast food bad for you? All you need to know about its nutrition and impacts – From Medical News Today

Heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease are among the top ten causes of death in the United States.

May all beings be well.