Dr. Rachel Levine Becomes First , Openly Transgender Four-Star Admiral.<br />On Oct. 19, history was made as Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine became the first openly transgender <br />four-star officer in any of the nation's uniformed services.<br />On Oct. 19, history was made as Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine became the first openly transgender <br />four-star officer in any of the nation's uniformed services.<br />She is now the highest-ranking official in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHSCC).<br />This is a momentous occasion and I am pleased to take this role for the impact I can make, and for the historic nature of what it symbolizes. , Dr. Rachel Levine, via statement.<br />U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra celebrated the achievement.<br />U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra celebrated the achievement.<br />I'm so grateful to work alongside a kind, principled leader like Admiral Levine. , Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via CBS.<br />This is a proud moment for us at HHS. Admiral Levine, a highly accomplished pediatrician...is a cherished and critical partner in our work to build a healthier America, Xavier Becerra, HHS Secretary, via statement.<br />Before joining the Department of Health and Human Services, Dr. Levine led Pennsylvania's response <br />to the COVID-19 pandemic.<br />She has also received praise for her <br />work in battling the ongoing opioid crisis.<br />Additionally, the doctor has championed efforts to gain health equity for the LGBTQ+ community.<br />Additionally, the doctor has championed efforts to gain health equity for the LGBTQ+ community
