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Office of the Surgeon General

Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H., Acting Surgeon General

America's chief health educator, giving Americans the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury.

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Last revised: January 22, 2008

Surgeon General News

  • May 7, 2008
    Statement by Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson Acting Surgeon General Regarding the Death of Former Surgeon General William H. Stewart
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  • May 6, 2008
    Acting U.S. Surgeon General Promotes “Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future” at Disney
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  • April 9, 2008
    Acting U.S. Surgeon General Promotes “Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future” in Portland
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