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Office of the Surgeon General (OSG)

OSG Logo The U.S. Surgeon General is the Nation’s Doctor, providing Americans with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. The Surgeon General oversees the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps, an elite group of over 6,000 uniformed officers who are public health professionals. The USPHS mission is to protect, promote, and advance the health of our nation.

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About the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General (OSG)

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Reports & Publications

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USPHS Commissioned Corps

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Public Health Reports

Published since 1878, Public Health Reports is the official journal of the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General and the U.S. Public Health Service.

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