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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and leaders of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force hosted a forum on reducing gun violence The panel, all Democrats, took testimony and ask…

Former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher, NYC Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, Connecticut Senator Christopher Murphy (D-CT), and others talked about mental health and addiction. They discusse…

Several former surgeons general discussed public health policy challenges facing the nation. They also examined the role of surgeons general in forming public health policy and how this was …

Dr.David Satcher was sworn in as Surgeon General, by Vice President Gore. The Senate confirmed Dr. Satcher on February 10. Following the ceremony, President Clinton answered questions from t…

Former Surgeons General took part in a panel discussion about U.S. public health policy. They spoke about changing public health priorities, the need for sweeping reforms of the health care …

Former surgeons general talked about the need for reforming federal health and medical insurance. Members of Physicians for a National Health Program support a universal single-payer medical…

Participants talked about mental health issues following September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. Among the topics they addressed were their experiences helping those affected by the…

Surgeon General Satcher discussed the findings of the Surgeon General’s Report. He focused on the health risks of smoking, the need for sex education in homes and schools and other health is…

Surgeon General David Satcher, spoke to a group of students for the Close Up Foundation. Dr. Satcher talked about the anthrax attacks in the U.S. and how public health services dealt with th…

Surgeon General David Satcher talked about his efforts to prevent and decrease obesity as well as his views on diet drugs. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

Director Tom Ridge and others administration officials briefed reporters on domestic anti-terrorism efforts, the anthrax scares, and the new role of FEMA. They answered questions from member…

Director Tom Ridge and other administration officials spoke to reporters about federal responses to terrorist threats. Following brief statements they answered reporters' questions about a n…

Witnesses testified about the problem of teen and young-adult suicide in America, prevention programs, and other possible solutions to the problem.

Mr. Satcher spoke about heart disease, the importance of exercise, and efforts to curb heart disease.

Participants released recommendations for media coverage of suicide. With years of scholarly research documenting the contagion effect of media coverage of suicide, experts in behavioral hea…

U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. David Satcher talked about his new report entitled, "The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behavior". His report incl…

Policy makers, researchers, and community leaders talked about U.S. AIDS policy on the 20th anniversary of the discovery of the disease. They will also speak about a recent report on America…

Standing before a portion of the Names Project AIDS Quilt, the surgeon general and officials of the Centers for Disease Control talked with reporters on the 20th anniversary of the discovery…

Surgeon General David Satcher outlined a national strategy for suicide prevention. He talked about establishing goals for both prevention and for providing assistance to the families of vict…