Vivek Murthy

Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World (by Vivek H. Murthy, MD)

As his final act as the 21st U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy offers this parting prescription for the country.

Former United States Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy and former Doctors for America director Alice Chen discussed hope during the coronavirus pandemic in a Harvard College webinar.

Be part of a growing community reflecting on building a life of connection, joy, and meaning.

E-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults surged 900% among high school students from 2011 to 2015, becoming the most commonly used tobacco product.

First posted on Facebook on April 21, 2017.​Two years and four months ago, I was honored to be sworn in as the 19th Surgeon General of the United States. For th

Vivek Murthy highlights physician burnout and calls for evidence-based solutions to improve well-being in a broken healthcare system.

Dr. Vivek H. Murthy served as the 19th Surgeon General of the United States from December 15, 2014 to April 21, 2017 and as 21st Surgeon General of the United States from March 23, 2021 to January 20, 2025.

This page is a library of publications from Dr. Murthy's two terms as the U.S. Surgeon General.

Dr. Vivek H. Murthy served as the 19th & 21st Surgeon General of the United States. He is the author of "Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World." Keywords: human connection, loneliness, public health, u.s. surgeon general