Healthcare Innovation December 4, 2023
Mark Hagland

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., has launched a nationwide “Social Connection” tour, promoting social connection as a medical issue

On Dec. 4, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., announced the launch of his “5-for-5 Connection Challenge,” promoting social connection in a medical context. Indeed, social connection is one of six top priorities in the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General. Murthy is trying to highlight the importance of social connection as a core public health issue, in a time of social fragmentation and disconnection.

On Dec. 4, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., announced the launch of what he is calling a “5-for-5 Connection Challenge,” continuing forward in his quest to improve the lives of Americans through social connection....

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