Surgeon General of the United States
head of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Surgeon General of the United States is in charge of the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (PHSCC). They are the main spokesperson about things dealing with public health in the federal government. The Surgeon General's office and staff are known as the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG).
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Surgeon General of the United States | |
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Public Health Service Public Health Service, Commissioned Corps | |
Reports to | United States Assistant Secretary for Health |
Seat | Hubert H. Humphrey Building, United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Washington, D.C. |
Appointer | The President with United States Senate advice and consent |
Term length | 4 years |
Formation | March 29, 1871 |
First holder | John M. Woodworth (as Supervising Surgeon) |
Website | www.SurgeonGeneral.gov |
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