STAT+: Kennedy dismisses two top HHS aides

WASHINGTON — Two top aides to Health and Human Services Department Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. were dismissed from their roles this week after just months on the job.

Both Heather Flick Melanson, chief of staff, and Hannah Anderson, deputy chief of staff for policy, were let go, HHS confirmed. Matt Buckham, Kennedy’s White House liaison, will be acting chief of staff. CNN first reported Wednesday that Kennedy had fired Anderson and Melanson.

“Secretary Kennedy thanks the outgoing leadership for their service and looks forward to working closely with Mr. Buckham as the Department continues advancing its mission to Make America Healthy Again,” an HHS spokesperson told STAT in a statement. 

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