Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Statement on Confirmation of Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General

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From India today, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) released the following statement on the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General. He is the first Indian and first Hindu American to serve in this position.

"I extend my sincere congratulations to our new Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, who has demonstrated dedication to serving others," said Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. "Dr. Murthy has shown his commitment and passion for improving healthcare, especially in the areas of mental health, obesity, chronic disease, and vaccinations. I look forward to working with him to serve the health and wellness needs of the American people."

Dr. Murthy's parents are originally from Karnataka, India. He was born in Huddersfield, England and the family relocated to Miami, Florida when he was three years old. Dr. Murthy attended college at Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude in three years with a bachelor's degree in Biochemical Sciences. He received an MD from the Yale School of Medicine and an MBA in Health Care Management from the Yale School of Management. He is currently a practicing physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, as well as the Hospitalist Attending Physician and Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

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