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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, serves as America’s doctor, providing info to improve public health & leading the USPHS Commissioned Corps.

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Joined January 2012
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  1. Jan 18

    We need to treat addiction with the same urgency & compassion that we do with any other illness.

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    2 months ago today, we partnered w + in America
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  2. Jan 16

    May MLK's wisdom guide us today and every day: "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."

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  3. Jan 13

    In 2017, we will be working to address and in America.

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  4. Jan 13

    Science tells us there are healthy ways to reduce stress, including authentic , exercise, meditation, gratitude, and sleep.

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  5. Jan 13

    is real & touches so many of us. It can contribute to alcohol&drug misuse, ,♥️disease, depression, anxiety,obesity

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  6. Jan 13

    This week I hosted a convening w/ on the impact of and on health.

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  7. Jan 11

    You can view the original report here:

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  8. Jan 11

    The report was the first in a series of steps, still being taken, to diminish the impact of tobacco use on the health of the American people

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  9. Jan 11

    53 yrs ago today the landmark Surgeon General's Report on Smoking&Health was released detailing its harmful effects:

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  10. Jan 5

    Start the new year off right by how to

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  11. Jan 10

    Small changes=small victories. All it takes is 1extra 🍎🍇or🥒🥕 a day. Take the New Year’s challenge.

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  12. Jan 9

    Miss last week's ? & I had fun challenging chefs to make healthier versions of .

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  13. Jan 9

    We need to improve the overall quality of pain care & to increase access to appropriate pain treatment. Learn more:

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  14. Jan 9

    We need to treat with the same urgency & compassion that we do with any other illness.

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  15. Jan 9

    Trying to quit smoking? Stay motivated with ads. Learn more about the participants and their stories at .

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  16. Jan 9

    Read my perspective on progress in the journal

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  17. Jan 9

    has a neurobiological basis w/potential for both recovery and recurrence. Read more:

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  18. Jan 9

    These 6 small shifts can add up to a large healthy change in the foods you eat.

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  19. Jan 7

    If you're in emotional distress,the Natl Prevention Lifeline is here for you 24/7: 800-273-TALK

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  20. Jan 7

    Small changes (1 extra fruit or veggie/day) can improve health & be fun, too. Take a New Year’s Challenge

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