U.S. Surgeon General

Do you know the name of the U.S. Surgeon General or the purpose and priorities of that position? Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy caught my (team's) attention first with a fun video on Facebook promoting walking and walkable communities. Next, I heard him being introduced as a guest player on NPR's popular comedy program "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me!" Dr. Murthy showed his sense of humor while clearly and effectively communicating his four public health priorities and emphasizing the important role of laughter in healthy living. His priorities are 1) tobacco-free living, 2) mental and emotional well-being, 3) healthy eating, and 4) active living. These preventative health measures make sense for us all, and will enable us to safely remain in our homes and age well in our communities. Healthy living - taking personal responsibility for a lifetime of taking care of oneself and family members - is key to keeping our spirits up and health care costs down. The Surgeon General is responsible for communicating the best available scientific information to the public regarding ways to improve personal and public health. I enjoy the U.S. Surgeon General's creative posts to Facebook and overall use of social media. Posts include videos of him out and about, in uniform. He gets his key messages across in innovative and fun ways. He has appeared alongside Elmo on Sesame Street and even has a cartoon version of himself! Note to the SG: we have heard your messages and share them widely wit...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news