The mission of the U.S. Surgeon General is to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of our nation. As the nation’s doctor and a leader of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, the Surgeon General achieves this mission by:
- Communicating the best available scientific information to the public, to reach individuals where they live, work, and play
- Leveraging government, business, law enforcement, and community resources to address important public health issues such as the opioid and e-cigarette epidemics
- Raising awareness about health threats to the readiness and resiliency of our military communities
- Stimulating action nationwide on public health issues by delivering programs on public health promotion and disease prevention
- Developing strategies for advancing public health science
- Providing leadership and excellence in public health practices