U.S. HHS Secretary Becerra Visits Lowell

Lowell General Hospital had the honor of hosting the nation’s highest ranking healthcare official, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, at the main campus on August 19. The opportunity was presented by Congresswoman Lori Trahan, who experienced Lowell General’s care during the birth of her two children.

The visit included a hospital tour and a roundtable discussion that included local and state officials as well as members of Lowell General’s medical staff and administration. It touched several topics, including the hospital’s pandemic response, public health collaboration across Lowell, and the need to support frontline healthcare workers and their mental health.

Secretary Becerra told the group how impressed he was with Lowell General’s caring, patients-first atmosphere. Secretary Becerra also referenced his wife, a physician who has dedicated much of her career to advocating for underserved populations and diversity in healthcare.

“I will tell her that Lowell General Hospital is doing it right,” he said.