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Dr. Rachel Levine
@SecretaryLevine
Dr. Rachel L. Levine was the Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This account is retired.
Harrisburg, PA
health.pa.gov
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Jul 28, 2020
    I feel that I must personally respond to the multiple incidents of #LGBTQ harassment and specifically transphobia directed at me. Your actions perpetuate a spirit of intolerance and discrimination against LGBTQ individuals and specifically transgender individuals.
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Jan 19, 2021
    It has truly been an honor to serve the people of Pennsylvania under the leadership of @GovernorTomWolf. He's a tremendous leader with an incredible vision for Pennsylvania, and it has been a highlight of my career to serve in his administration.
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Sep 15, 2020
    The orders that @GovernorTomWolf and I put in place on mask-wearing, mandatory telework, worker safety, building safety and hospital safety are all still in effect to protect Pennsylvanians, especially our frontline workers.
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Jul 28, 2020
    Replying to @SecretaryLevine
    I have no room in my heart for hatred and frankly, I do not have time for intolerance. My heart is full with a burning desire to help people + my time is full working toward protecting the public health of everyone in PA from #COVID19. I will stay laser-focused on that goal.
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Jan 19, 2021
    Replying to @SecretaryLevine
    I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve Pennsylvanians, and all Americans, as part of the Biden Administration if I am fortunate enough to be confirmed to this position. Read my full statement:
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Jul 28, 2020
    Replying to @SecretaryLevine
    An apology is beginning of the conversation. I call on you + all Pa'ians to work towards spirit of not just tolerance, but acceptance toward LGBTQ individuals. We need to foster spirit of acceptance + welcoming to LGBTQ individuals + celebrate wonderful diversity of our state.
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Jul 28, 2020
    Replying to @SecretaryLevine
    While these individuals may think they're only expressing displeasure with me, they are hurting the thousands of LGBTQ Pa'ians who suffer directly from demonstrations of harassment. To perpetrators of these actions, if apologies are sincerely given, then I accept your apologies
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Mar 16, 2020
    All Pennsylvanians have an important role to play in stopping the spread of #COVID19 and saving lives. Your job right now is to stay calm, stay home and stay safe. #FlattenTheCurve
    Stay calm, stay home, stay safe
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Jul 16, 2020
    I look forward to serving as president of @ASTHO and working with my colleagues to meet needs and create opportunities at the state, territorial, and local levels.
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    ASTHO
    @ASTHO
    Jul 16, 2020
    We are excited to welcome our new ASTHO president Rachel Levine of @PAHealthDept! Learn about @SecretaryLevine's career and work in #publichealth in our press release: ow.ly/epHE50AArBh
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Sep 15, 2020
    Replying to @SecretaryLevine
    These existing – and still valid – orders were put in place in the absence of any federal leadership at a time when life-saving decisions needed to be made. Saving lives has been the cornerstone of all of our decisions, including orders referenced in case that have since expired.
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Jun 14, 2020
    These actions not only put the LGBTQ community at risk, they put our entire health care system in jeopardy. These continuous attacks on the rights of transgender Americans must stop.
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    Office of the Governor
    @GovernorsOffice
    Jun 14, 2020
    The @GovernorTomWolf Administration today condemned the Trump Administration’s final rule stripping Americans of their right to health care because of their sexual orientation and gender identity that was previously guaranteed by the Affordable Care Act. on.pa.gov/30EMWqH
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Jul 13, 2020
    At start of pandemic, we saw a higher number of cases in people ages 19-49, before it spread to those over age 65. This pattern is now repeating. There are things we can do right now to stop this cycle—wear a mask, stay 6 feet away from others + maintain healthy habits.
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    PA Department of Health
    @PAHealthDept
    Jul 13, 2020
    Today @SecretaryLevine warned the commonwealth is on the verge of repeating pattern that led to widespread community shut-downs in spring to mitigate #COVID19, urging residents to stop cycle by wearing a mask + making important choices to reduce exposure: bit.ly/3eo68fO
    Stay six feet apart, wear a mask, wash your hands
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Sep 15, 2020
    Replying to @SecretaryLevine
    We must do the right thing and continue to social distance, contain and mitigate this virus – all vital public health actions that are accepted worldwide to prevent the spread of disease.
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    Dr. Rachel Levine
    @SecretaryLevine
    Mar 22, 2020
    Being outside in nice weather is very healthy! Please continue to practice #SocialDistancing + avoid areas where people may gather. Instead: • enjoy sunshine + fresh air from your porch • ride a bike • take a walk (keep 6' away from others) • play with your kids in your yard
    It's okay to go outside