Gun Violence Prevention
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…
1,259 viewsHouse 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…
1,259 viewsFormer 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…
641 viewsPanelists talked about ways to promote healthy lifestyles.They discussed some of the social factors that can influence health, and preventive measures that could lower medical costs. Chelsea…
317 viewsRear Admiral Galson made opening remarks before a panel of former surgeons general discussed the epidemic of childhood obesity. They made recommendations for reversing and preventing this he…
590 viewsSeveral 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 …
157 viewsDr.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…
300 viewsFormer Centers for Disease Control directors discussed the topic, “Protecting the Nation’s Health: Major Challenges of the 21st Century.” Among the topics they addressed were the CDC’s lega…
127 viewsDavid Satcher and Rubens Pamis talked about their book Multicultural Medicine and Health Disparities, published by McGraw-Hill Professional. In the book they argue that racial differences le…
140 viewsFormer 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 …
253 viewsParticipants spoke at an annual forum titled Tavis Smiley Presents: The State of the Black Union: “Strengthening the Black Family: Preserving the African American Imprint on America,” held a…
3,291 viewsFormer 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…
85 viewsParticipants 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…
581 viewsSurgeon 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…
39 viewsSurgeon 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…
54 viewsSurgeon 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.
99 viewsDirector 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…
66 viewsDirector 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…
68 viewsWitnesses testified about the problem of teen and young-adult suicide in America, prevention programs, and other possible solutions to the problem.
1,429 viewsMr. Satcher spoke about heart disease, the importance of exercise, and efforts to curb heart disease.
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