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Surgeon General Farewell Address

Jan 16, 2025

Per the notice below, the United States Surgeon General has issued his farewell address.

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Goodbye from the Surgeon General
As Dr. Vivek Murthy ends his term as the 21st U.S. Surgeon General, this video encapsulates the major public health issues he has prioritized—including mental health and loneliness—and worked to address with communities across the nation.
"My Parting Prescription for America"
As he closes his term, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy offers his "Parting Prescription for America" and insights into the core elements of fulfillment—relationships, purpose, and service.
The Surgeon General's New Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk
In the Surgeon General's new advisory on " Alcohol and Cancer Risk," Dr. Murthy states the direct link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk for 7 cancers, including breast, colorectal, and liver.  Alcohol consumption is the 3rd lead preventable cause of cancer after tobacco and obesity.
Goodbye, House Calls!
In the final episode, Dr. Murthy and executive producer Ann Kim reflect on the journey of House Calls with the help of past guests and listeners from around the world.


All episodes can be found on SpotifyApple Podcasts, or at  SurgeonGeneral.gov/HouseCalls.
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Dr. Murthy invites his dear friends and shares his “Parting Prescription for America."
How one family finds connection in their shared mental health journey.
Our relationships are a source of healing and health.  Thank you for staying connected with the Office of the Surgeon General!