Surgeon General Quotes by Richard Carmona

9 Surgeon General quotes by Richard Carmona

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Richard Carmona’s nine short reflections on the role of a Surgeon General give a clear, focused snapshot of his perspective. They’re a handy read for anyone interested in health leadership.

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Surgeon general's job is to protect, promote and advance the health, safety and security of the nation.

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The overarching issue, really, is our surgeon general should be able to communicate transparently and honestly with the American public on all…

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As 17th U.S. Surgeon General, I was privileged to serve as the nation's doctor. I focused much of my time on promoting…

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I really think the most important thing I do is to protect the dignity and the integrity of the Office of the…

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A grateful world, nation and cadre of surgeons general who followed in his shadow are forever indebted to Surgeon General Koop's wisdom,…

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In honor of Surgeon General Koop's legacy, we should ensure that the position of surgeon general is protected from political interference, funded…

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I've had opportunities before to run for office - the Republicans recruited me when I was surgeon general, to run for Congress,…

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When I came home after my statutory term as surgeon general, I just resumed my life here in southern Arizona. Teaching at…

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C. Everett 'Chic' Koop became U.S. Surgeon General under President Reagan. He was a world renowned pediatric surgeon who had a tumultuous…

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I grew up in Harlem. My grandmother was one of the best cooks around, but the first thing she did on Sunday mornings when…

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In honor of Surgeon General Koop's legacy, we should ensure that the position of surgeon general is protected from political interference, funded appropriately and…

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Whenever I've had to make a major decision as a doctor, cop or for a company I've worked for, I ask myself: What is…

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Do any of us actually want to live in a world where your boss can decide that he or she is morally opposed to…

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Overweight and obesity is the second leading cause of death, killing 300,000 people a year, There is not a miracle pill that will lead…

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As 17th U.S. Surgeon General, I was privileged to serve as the nation's doctor. I focused much of my time on promoting proven programs…

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As a father, physician and nurse, I have a special place in my heart for children, and I know the brief window of opportunity…

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I see good ideas on the Republican side as well as the Democratic side. You have to return civility and statesmanship to governance. If…

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In 1967, I signed up for the Army, where I earned an equivalency diploma, then went on to join the Special Forces. That was…

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The reason I'm disabled is because I have wounds and injuries that I got while on active duty ... from parachute jumping to combat…

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Actions, such as the designation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, spring from First Lady Michelle Obama's leadership of efforts to end childhood obesity…

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The overarching issue, really, is our surgeon general should be able to communicate transparently and honestly with the American public on all issues.

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