Murthy, 39, was the 19th surgeon general of the United States. He was a native of the United Kingdom and a graduate of Harvard College as well as the Yale University schools of medicine and business.

HAMMOND — Antonia Novello, the first Hispanic woman to serve as surgeon general of the United States spoke at Purdue University Northwest Friday on the significance of Latinos and the ...

Dr. Carmona: It’s the Surgeon General’s responsibility to protect, promote, and advance the health safety and security of the United States. The office of the Surgeon General dates back to ...

The United States surgeon general is tasked with representing the nation’s medical community and informing the general public on potential risks to their health. Warning labels on tobacco ...