What is another word for secretary of health education and welfare?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛkɹətɹˌɪ ɒv hˈɛlθ ˌɛd͡ʒuːkˈe͡ɪʃən and wˈɛlfe͡ə] (IPA) 
The term "Secretary of Health Education and Welfare" is a mouthful, and often shortened to simply "HEW Secretary". There have been different synonyms throughout history, reflecting changes in the department's name and the role of the Secretary. For example, in the 1950s and early 1960s, the position was often referred to as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (or simply HEW), while in the 1970s, it was renamed to Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. In 1980, the department was split into the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education, and the title became Secretary of Health and Human Services. Regardless of the exact title, the Secretary is responsible for overseeing federal health policy, education policy, and welfare programs.
