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Health Secretary Kennedy to Undergo Rotator Cuff Surgery

3/13/2026

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, is scheduled for rotator cuff surgery on Tuesday.
A department spokeswoman stated he plans to return to work on Monday.
It remains unclear whether his injury resulted from the intense workouts he has advocated since assuming office.
Rotator cuff injuries arise from sudden incidents or repetitive movements, and surgery is often recommended when conservative treatments fail.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, is scheduled for rotator cuff surgery on Tuesday.
A department spokeswoman stated he plans to return to work on Monday.
It remains unclear whether his injury resulted from the intense workouts he has advocated since assuming office.
Rotator cuff injuries arise from sudden incidents or repetitive movements, and surgery is often recommended when conservative treatments fail.