RFK Jr. Visits FDA: HHS Secretary at FDA Campus
- Kennedy, Jr., visited the Food and drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in Silver Spring, Md., on Friday, addressing employees and touring medical device labs.
- Kennedy charged FDA staff with tackling the nation's pediatric chronic health issues, emphasizing the need for an "inspired and engaged workforce." Makary thanked kennedy for his confidence in...
- The tour showcased the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health, including the Home as a Health Care Hub initiative, which promotes innovative, person-centered medical devices for home...
HHS Secretary Robert F.Kennedy Jr. recently visited the FDA headquarters, emphasizing the agency’s critical role in addressing the chronic health crisis and empowering its staff. Kennedy toured medical device labs,shortly after Dr. Martin A. Makary was appointed Commissioner of Food and Drugs, highlighting the importance of innovation, notably in areas like home healthcare and 3-D printing. The visit underscored the administration’s commitment to enhancing public health outcomes through advanced research and advancement, with a focus on person-centered medical devices. The tour showcased the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, including the Home as a Health Care Hub initiative. News Directory 3 covered the unfolding story. What innovative solutions are next for the FDA?
Kennedy Jr. Visits FDA, Underscores Medical Device Innovation Priorities
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., visited the Food and drug Administration (FDA) headquarters in Silver Spring, Md., on Friday, addressing employees and touring medical device labs. The visit, shortly after Dr. Martin A. Makary was appointed Commissioner of Food and Drugs, signals the Secretary’s emphasis on the FDA’s public health mission, especially addressing the chronic health crisis.
Kennedy charged FDA staff with tackling the nation’s pediatric chronic health issues, emphasizing the need for an ”inspired and engaged workforce.” Makary thanked kennedy for his confidence in his leadership, pledging to build upon the agency’s history by applying rigorous scientific research to find cures and combat chronic illnesses.
The tour showcased the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, including the Home as a Health Care Hub initiative, which promotes innovative, person-centered medical devices for home use. Kennedy also experienced a virtual reality presentation simulating diabetes management with in-home devices. Additional stops included the 3-D printing and Additive Manufacturing lab and a cardiovascular lab, where he observed device performance simulations and advanced testing used in medical device development.
“I really want to empower you,” Secretary Kennedy said, noting that public health needs “an inspired and engaged workforce. And you’re the leaders in that workforce.”
Commissioner Makary thanked the Secretary for the confidence “you and the President have placed on me to lead this essential public health agency.”
What’s next
The FDA will continue its work on medical device innovation and research, aiming to improve public health outcomes and address chronic diseases.