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19th & 21st U.S. Surgeon General. Dad, husband, doctor, author. Dedicated to building a healthier, kinder, more connected world.

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Why be “Han Solo” when you can be “Han Connected?” Happy #StarWarsDay ! #MayTheFourthBeWithYou
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Hey there! Are you scrolling instead of getting some rest or connecting with loved ones? It’s #DigitalWellnessDay , a reminder to reevaluate our relationship with tech to ensure it doesn’t keep us from what’s most important in our lives.
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Proud of the talented and dedicated members on my team who make our public health work possible each day. This wouldn't be possible without them!
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Find out why @Surgeon_General Dr. Vivek Murthy is on the TIME100 Health list
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NEW: Do you know what differentiates purpose and goals? In part 2 of our conversation, @HiddenBrain host Shankar Vedantam talks about the difference between purpose and goals and how purpose is essential for our health. Listen today:
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Thank you, @AsiaSocietyNY , for creating space for a conversation on mental health in the Asian American community this #AANHPIMonth . Great to connect with @DoctorSueVarma and @VickyNguyenTV to discuss how we can protect the mental health and well-being of the AANHPI community.
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Honored to join my friend @SelenaGomez for @rarebeauty ’s Mental Health Summit. We discussed the power of social connection and how communities, like the one Selena has created with Rare Beauty and the Rare Impact Fund, are paving the way for self-acceptance, support, and healing.
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As we enter #AAPIHeritageMonth , I’m reflecting on my parents' decision to bring our family to the US. Their optimism about America as a place that aspired to provide opportunity for all inspires me today. May we all do our part to ensure this vision of America becomes a reality.
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#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth is a reminder that mental health is health. This is our time to build a world where mental health care and support are a reality for all.
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It's Sunday. Take time today to find a moment of peace, enjoy your favorite food, and tell your loved ones how much you appreciate them.
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This #WorldVeterinaryDay , we recognize the veterinary officers in the @usphscc . Every day, these veterinarians use their expertise in animal health, comparative medicine, and infectious disease to protect the nation's health. Grateful for their service to our country.
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Community leaders: @MinorityHealth , @HRSAgov , and @American_Heart , through their National Hypertension Control Initiative, have created free toolkits to encourage healthy lifestyle changes that can improve blood pressure. Explore their courses:
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It's National Infant Immunization Week ( #NIIW ), an annual observance highlighting the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases. Visit @CDCgov for answers to all your questions about childhood vaccines:
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I had a great conversation with @AdamMGrant as part of @Wharton ’s Authors @Wharton Speaker Series. This program was created to encourage dialogue and build connection outside of the classroom, and it offered an opportunity to explore how to find purpose on college campuses.
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Minnesota’s “Reimagine Black Youth Mental Health” initiative is one example of the many ways states are taking action to improve mental health outcomes. Learn more about @mnhealth ’s youth-led, community-driven approach to support Black youth.
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As Shankar Vedantam shares on #HouseCallswithVivekMurthy , it’s not always helpful to focus solely on the end goal or destination. His garden metaphor reminds us of the power of grounding ourselves in the present.
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