The Surgeon General

December 20, 2021  •  Leave a Comment

The Nation's Doctor. The Surgeon General's Office is a part of the Health and Human Services, and the Surgeon General oversees the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS) operations. The Surgeon General is a vice admiral in the USPHS, selected by the President of the United States to serve a four-year term. There are over 6,000 uniformed officers (public health professionals) in the USPHS. The Surgeon General's Office keeps the public up-to-date with public health issues and scientific information through Surgeon General's Advisories, Reports, and Calls to Action. The mission of the Surgeon General is to protect the American people by safeguarding and improving health and safety.

Reference:

Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) | HHS.gov
 


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