The Surgeon General: The Nation's Doctor
Who is the Surgeon General?
The Surgeon General is the overall head of the Commissioned Corps, a 6500-member cadre of uniformed health professionals.
The Surgeon General is on call 24 hours a day and can be dispatched to any location in the United States.
The Surgeon General is the Nation's Doctor, providing Americans with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce their risk of disease.
What are the priorities of the Surgeon General?
The Surgeon General's priorities include:
- The opioid epidemic
- The e-cigarette epidemic
- Mental health
- Obesity
- Tobacco use
Who is the current Surgeon General?
The current Surgeon General is Dr. Vivek Murthy.
Who are some past Surgeon Generals?
Some past Surgeon Generals include:
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