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星期一, 12月 15, 2014

Senate Confirms Dr. Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General

Senate Confirms Dr. Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General 

WASHINGTON—The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) issued the following statement following the Senate’s vote 51 – 43 to confirm Dr. Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General of the United States. 
“Dr. Murthy brings the deep experience and commitment to improving our nation’s health that we need as a Surgeon General,” said Kathy Ko Chin, APIAHF president and CEO. “He has committed two decades to putting the health of those who are most vulnerable in our communities first, and we have no doubt he will do the same as Surgeon General. Dr. Murthy has already committed to tackling tobacco-related deaths and disease, obesity and improving access to mental health care – all issues deeply impacting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.”
APIAHF strongly supported Dr. Murthy’s nomination and looks forward to working with him as Surgeon General. APIAHF thanks the many Senate champions who spearheaded his confirmation, including Sen. Mazie Hirono. Sen. Hirono has been a champion for health access for the underserved and a key ally in making sure our nation’s highest offices reflect the diversity of our nation, ensuring that the needs of AAs and NHPIs are at the forefront.

Advancing Justice | AAJC statement: The appointment of Dr. Vivek Murthy as U.S. Surgeon General
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Dr. Vivek Murthy as the next U.S. Surgeon General. President Barack Obama nominated Dr. Murthy more than a year ago, but his nomination was halted by lawmakers who put politics and special interests before our nation’s health.

As a physician, Dr. Murthy expressed a desire for the nation to implement solutions to reduce gun injuries and deaths, a stance in line with many medical associations as well as most Asian Americans. According to the APIA Vote & Advancing Justice | AAJC 2014 Voter Survey, 80 percent of Asian Americans support stricter gun control laws and would support Murthy’s stance that gun violence is a public health concern.
Mee Moua, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, issued the following statement:
“We are thrilled the Senate finally fulfilled its duty and appointed Dr. Vivek Murthy as U.S. Surgeon General. Not only is Dr. Murthy exceptionally qualified, he is another first for the Asian American community, serving as the first Indian American U.S. surgeon general. We look forward to Dr. Murthy raising awareness about the many health concerns impacting Asian Americans." 
About Dr. Murthy
Dr. Vivek Murthy is a highly skilled physician and public health leader. Dr. Murthy has received the support of hundreds of major health organizations nationwide and is endorsed by two former U.S. surgeon generals. Dr. Murthy is a Harvard and Yale trained expert with the skills, experience and global perspective necessary to be a 21st century surgeon general. He has worked to improve the health and well-being of communities for two decades as a public health leader, physician, educator, researcher, healthcare entrepreneur and prevention expert. 


Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is a national nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. working to fight for civil and human rights and empower Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to participate in our democracy. Advancing Justice | AAJC is part of a national affiliation that also includes Advancing Justice – Atlanta, Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus (San Francisco), Advancing Justice - Chicago and Advancing Justice - Los Angeles.

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