Statement of Research!America President & CEO Mary Woolley on Senate Confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General
Research!America applauds Senate confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy for the role of Surgeon General. As Dr. Murthy demonstrated when he ably served as our nation’s 19th surgeon general under the Obama Administration, he is a visionary leader, a determined advocate for public health rigor and progress, and a compelling communicator who has earned the trust and respect of the American people. Whether the challenge is combating COVID-19, confronting the escalating opioid crisis, advancing concrete solutions to racial and ethnic health disparities, or collaborating with CDC and other research and health agencies to strengthen our nation’s core public health and research & development capabilities, Dr. Murthy is the right leader at the right time for this pivotal public health role.
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