U.S. Surgeon General

Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos on receiving NORD’s Policy Changemaker Award for her work to advance newborn screening.

Driven by her passion for helping families find answers and children access timely care, Dr. Haridopolos helped facilitate HHS’ addition of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP).

Early detection can open a critical window for treatment. For eligible children with early-onset MLD, gene therapy before symptoms emerge can improve survival and preserve motor function. For DMD, earlier diagnosis can connect families with specialists and support treatment planning.

These additions to the RUSP offer hope for earlier answers, more informed choices, and new possibilities for children and families.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to stand with breast cancer patients, celebrate survivors, and remember those we’ve lost. It’s also a reminder to make time for our own breast health.

Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos shares ways to help reduce your risk, symptoms to look for, and how to find care through @HRSAgov-supported health centers.

If you’ve been putting off a mammogram, make this your reminder to schedule it.

"Are you going to be on your deathbed and say, "Gosh I wish I was on my phone more?" Or are you going to say "I wish I hiked, I wish I traveled, I wish I had spent more time with my family and asked them questions when I had the opportunity?"

Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, Director of National Health Communications for the Office of the Surgeon General, joined @elliotbewick on The Next Generation Podcast to discuss the threat right in front of us.

October is Menopause Awareness Month. Women deserve clear answers and support as they navigate this stage of life.

Yesterday, @POTUS established the @WhiteHouse Women’s Health Task Force to advance research and improve care throughout women’s lives, including menopause. Thank you to @FLOTUS for championing this effort.

Today, Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos, Director of National Health Communications for the Office of the Surgeon General, joined @NIH’s Dr. Dorothy Fink and @ARPA_HDirector at the @WhiteHouse for the signing of an executive order advancing research and care for women at every stage of life.

The order directs the establishment of a new Women’s Health Division at NIH and creates a White House Women’s Health Task Force to strengthen research, accelerate medical breakthroughs, and turn discoveries into better care.

Thank you to @POTUS, @FLOTUS, @SecKennedy, and @SusieWiles47 for your leadership and work to make this milestone possible.