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title: A Message from the Surgeon General
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# A Message from the Surgeon General

April 5, 2023 | Cleveland 

Edited by John Soeder

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U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, visited Cleveland Clinic’s main campus as part of a multi-city tour. 

During a fireside chat with Cleveland Clinic caregivers, Dr. Murthy discussed mental health challenges facing youth today and the important role that healthcare providers play in mental well-being. The event was hosted by Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, MD, holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair. 

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