Health stories that concern me as a former Surgeon General, but that the media isn’t talking about: - The looming threat of bird flu - The impacts of the current political backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, especially in rural and veteran communities - The long-term effects of Covid and the toll of repeat infections - The need for better vaccines and therapeutics for Covid - The infectious disease and health equity implications of global warming - The overwhelming medical debt faced by Americans and its impact on health and the economy - The ongoing opioid epidemic, particularly its impact on black Americans - The challenges of access and affordability surrounding the highly effective drug Ozempic and the rise of compounding pharmacies What did I miss? 🤷🏽‍♂️