Thread by @Surgeon_General

Wishing you all a safe, happy, and healthy #2020NewYear! Before we close out the year, join me in revisiting some of my engagements and initiatives this year to advance #PublicHealth.

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I traveled coast to coast - and across the world - to spread the word that #VaccinesWork and are safe.

P.S. This is a great time to get your #FluShot, if you haven’t done so already!

I spoke with many of YOU about substance misuse, the great strides being made in our response to combat the #OpioidCrisis, and encouraged everyone to #GetNaloxone and know how to use it. #TuesdayMotivation

I highlighted many other priorities of my office, including oral health, health and national security, and my Community Health and Economic Prosperity initiative. Learn more here: hhs.gov/surgeongeneral…

Along w/ my fellow Surgeons General of the @USArmy, @usairforce & @USNavy, I penned an open letter in @starsandstripes about how tobacco product use threatens military readiness. stripes.com/opinion/tobacc…

@USArmy @usairforce @USNavy @starsandstripes I saw firsthand the phenomenal work of my fellow #USPHS #CommissionedCorps officers on deployments on land and at sea. I am grateful to @ramusaorg & @USNavy for being such critical partners in our efforts!

@USArmy @usairforce @USNavy @starsandstripes @ramusaorg @HHS_ASH I issued a Surgeon General’s Advisory on #Marijuana Use and the Developing Brain. Recent ⬆️ in access to marijuana and in its potency, along w/ misperceptions of safety endanger our most precious resource – our youth.

@USArmy @usairforce @USNavy @starsandstripes @ramusaorg @HHS_ASH NO pregnant women or youth should use #marijuana. That’s why my office issued a digital ad campaign sharing the #StonedColdFacts about marijuana use and the developing brain.

@USArmy @usairforce @USNavy @starsandstripes @ramusaorg @HHS_ASH I also traveled to areas across the country to highlight @POTUS’ initiative to #EndHIVEpidemic. From LA to Charleston, I learned about ongoing efforts and opportunities for further collaboration to ensure we meet our goals.

@USArmy @usairforce @USNavy @starsandstripes @ramusaorg @HHS_ASH @POTUS 2019 was jam packed and productive – thanks in large part to so many of YOU! Here’s to 2020 and continued partnerships to make our #PublicHealth wishes a reality! #HappyNewYear2020 #LastDayOf2019