Speeches and Events

Speeches by RADM Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H, Acting Surgeon General

2009 | 2008 | 2007

 2009

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 March

March 17, 2009

• Morning Keynote to March of Dimes/U.S. Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
  Subject: Healthy Babies, Healthy Business: Cutting Costs Reducing Premature Birth Rates

 January

January 22, 2009

• Keynote Address to the Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis Annual Meeting
  Subject: Moving Forward Together to Prevent DVT

 2008

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 November

November 6, 2008

• Keynote Address to Mothers Against Drunk Driving Underage Drinking Symposium
  Subject: Preventing Underage Drinking: Difficult, Yet Achievable

 October

October 24, 2008

• Address to Mount Sinai Medical School Alumni - 1983
  Subject: Child Obesity and the Common Cause of Medicine and Public Health

October 7, 2008

• Remarks at the Launch of Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
  Subject: Launch of Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

 September

September 22, 2008

• Remarks at Health Occupation Students of America White House Briefing
  Subject: Health Occupation Students of America White House Briefing

September 15, 2008

• Remarks at Healthy Homes Conference
  Subject: Healthy Homes: Integral to Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

September 4, 2008

• Remarks at University of Missouri-Kansas City
  Subject: De-stigmatizing Mental Illness and Enhancing Suicide Prevention

 August

August 21, 2008

• Remarks at Intergovernmental Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Conference
  Subject: Underage Drinking: A Challenge to Every Population

 June

June 26, 2008

• Remarks at Summit on Bone Health
  Subject: A Framework for Action to Promote Bone Health

June 14, 2008

• Remarks at Commencement Address at Drexel University
  Subject: Commencement Address at Drexel University

June 12, 2008

• Remarks at 2008 USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium
  Subject: Keynote Address at 2008 USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium

 May

May 13, 2008

• Remarks to National Business Group on Health
  Subject: “Childhood Overweight: It’s the Business of Business”

May 6, 2008

• Remarks at the CDC Diabetes Translation Conference
  Subject: “Childhood Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes: Twin Concerns”

May 1, 2008

• Remarks at Stony Brook University
  Subject: “Childhood Overweight and Obesity and Underage Drinking: Common Interests, Common Challenge”

 April

April 9, 2008

• Remarks at Medical Reserve Corps Training and Leadership Conference in Portland
  Subject: “Medical Reserve Corps: Improving Public Health Through Public Service”

April 3, 2008

• Remarks at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia
  Subject: “Adolescent Obesity”

 March

March 24, 2008

• Remarks at a Prevention of Underage Drinking Event in Riverton, Wyoming
  Subject: “Underage Drinking In Wyoming and Elsewhere”

March 14, 2008

• Remarks at the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Annual Meeting
  Subject: “Childhood Overweight: A National Challenge”

March 11, 2008

• Remarks at West Virginia “Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future” Kick-Off Event
  Subject: “Prevention of Childhood Overweight and Obesity”

 February

February 27, 2008

• Remarks at "OHIO College Initiative Event" at Denison University
  Subject: “Underage Drinking on Campus: Change is Possible”

February 14, 2008

• Remarks at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
  Subject: “Helping Our Kids Make Positive and Healthy Choices”

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 2007

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 December

December 3, 2007

• Remarks at the Alaska Health Summit
  Subject: “Working Together for a Healthier Nation”

 November

November 29, 2007

• Remarks at Boston Children’s Museum “We Can” Event
  Subject: “Physical Activity and Good Nutrition Make a Difference”

November 6, 2007

• Address to American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting
  Subject: "Improving Public Health by Preventing and Reducing Underage Drinking"

November 5, 2007

• Remarks at "Exercise Is Medicine" Luncheon
  Subject: "Encouraging Exercise as a Prescription"

 October

October 9, 2007

• Remarks at the Launch of "Be a Player" Campaign Materials
  Subject: "Get up and Play an Hour a Day"

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