At the very place where the Belmont Report was developed, Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, Director of National Health Communications for the Office of the Surgeon General and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, reflects on its lasting impact on human research protections. Nearly 50 years later, its principles continue to guide ethical research and protect those who participate.

“Haridopolos is right to sound the alarm. Excessive screen time can affect how children think, learn and develop. That’s reason enough to pay attention. Her warning is also an important reminder that childhood is about more than cognitive development.” Read the full article highlighting solutions to excessive screen use from Dr. Haridopolos, Director of National Communications for the Office of the Surgeon General: kotaradio.com/2026/08/10/we-…

Welcome to World Breastfeeding Week, observed August 1–7 and first celebrated in 1992. The Office of the Surgeon General has long recognized breastfeeding as a public health priority. Breastfeeding offers important health benefits for both babies and mothers and can bring moments of closeness and joy. But it also asks a great deal of mothers. Knowledgeable care, protected time, workplace flexibility, and support at home can reduce those demands. This week, as we celebrate breastfeeding, we will highlight its health benefits, acknowledge the effort it requires from mothers, and call attention to the support we owe them.

Sixty percent of mothers do not breastfeed for as long as they intend. Lactation and latching difficulties, concerns about infant nutrition, an early return to work, and limited support can make breastfeeding difficult to start and even harder to continue. Mothers need knowledgeable care, adequate leave, workplace protections, and practical support at home to make breastfeeding possible. This World Breastfeeding Week, we recognize the barriers mothers face and our shared responsibility to remove them.

Thanks to the selfless and patriotic Americans who answered the call during the national blood supply shortage, the blood supply is now back in the green. Thank you for stepping forward to help save lives and Make America Healthy Again. Help keep the momentum going. Become a blood donor today by contacting one of the organizations below: AABB: WhereToDonateBlood.org; 301.907.6977 America’s Blood Centers: americasblood.org; 202.393.5725 American Red Cross: RedCrossBlood.org; 1.800.RED CROSS (1.800.733.2767)

Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, Director of National Communications for the Office of the Surgeon General, is dedicated to helping families give their children the healthiest possible start in life. During World Breastfeeding Week, the Office of the Surgeon General recognizes the important health benefits breastfeeding can offer both infants and mothers. By ensuring families have access to reliable information, supportive resources, and evidence-based guidance, we can help every child get a strong, healthy start from day one. Learn more and find trusted resources at Moms.gov

As World Breastfeeding Week comes to a close, we reflect on the Office of the Surgeon General’s long history of supporting breastfeeding. In 1984, the Surgeon General convened a national workshop on breastfeeding and human lactation. In 2011, the Office issued The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding, calling on health care systems, employers, communities, families, and policymakers to help remove the barriers mothers face. The commitment to breastfeeding remains strong, we will continue to help more mothers breastfeed for as long as they intend and help give more babies the healthiest possible start in life.

One donation doesn’t just save a life—it can save up to three. 🩸 Your blood is separated into red cells, plasma, and platelets that help different patients in need. Thank you @DrOzCMS for encouraging Americans to step up and become blood donors today!

U.S. blood supply has fallen well below the level needed to meet demand and continues to decline at an alarming rate. To find your nearest blood collection location and make an appointment, please contact one of the following organizations: AABB: WhereToDonateBlood.org; 301.907.6977 America’s Blood Centers: americasblood.org; 202.393.5725 American Red Cross: RedCrossBlood.org; 1.800.RED CROSS (1.800.733.2767)