Jon Santiago, Massachusetts' first-ever cabinet-level veterans services secretary, will step down from his post this fall in the latest high-profile departure from the Healey administration, officials announced Friday.

After more than two years leading a newly elevated state government office, Santiago plans to leave and shift more attention to his ongoing work as a physician at Boston Medical Center, according to his office.

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His departure will mark additional turnover for Gov. Maura Healey's cabinet more than halfway through her four-year term. Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao left at the end of April, and Health and Human Services Kate Walsh stepped down in July. Both remained involved as advisors.

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