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Dr. Val Arkoosh Nominated as New Secretary of Human Services, Says She Will Prioritize Accessibility

Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.
Emma Lee
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WHYY
Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.

Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro selected Montgomery County Commissioner Dr. Val Arkoosh on Wednesday to be the next secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. WHYY’s Kenny Cooper reports she already has plans on how to improve the department.

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(Original air-date: 1/12/23)

Kenny Cooper is WHYY’s suburban reporter covering Montgomery and Delaware counties. He joined WHYY in November 2020. Kenny, a Montgomery County native, graduated in 2020 from Temple University with a BA in journalism and political science.