Regina Benjamin

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Regina Benjamin (born in 1956 in Mobile, Alabama) is an American physician, who runs a nonprofit medical clinic in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, in the United States.

Dr. Benjamin notably became the first African-American woman on the American Medical Association's board of trustees when she was elected to the post in 1995.

It was announced on July 13, 2009, that President Barack Obama had chosen Benjamin for the position of Surgeon General of the United States. Benjamin will be the President's second choice for Surgeon General, after his first choice, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, declined the position. If confirmed, Benjamin will become the third African American and only the second non-acting woman to hold the position.

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Regina Benjamin
Surgeon General of the United States
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 3, 2009
President Barack Obama
Preceded by Donald Weaver (Acting)
Personal details
Born October 26, 1956 (1956-10-26) (age 55)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Alma mater Xavier University of Louisiana
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Tulane University
Profession Physician
Religion Roman Catholicism[1]
Military service
Allegiance United States
Service/branch USPHS Commissioned Corps insignia.png United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
Years of service 2009–present
Rank US-O9 insignia.svg Vice Admiral
Awards Public Health Service Regular Corps Ribbon
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Listen Now! U.S. Surgeon General Discusses Wellness and Prevention Initiatives ...
Sacramento Bee - 12 hours, 21 minutes ago
7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tune in now to AFGE's "Inside Government" for health and wellness tips from US Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Feb. 3, is now available on demand. Dr. Benjamin discussed ...


SOURCE: Woman's Day
Marketwire (press release) - 1 day, 21 hours ago
Woman's Day Honors Dr. Mehmet Oz, Star Jones and US Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin at the "Red Dress Awards"; Hosted by Hoda Kotb With Performances by Grammy® Award-Winners Sugarland; Javier Colon, Winner of 'The Voice'; A Cappella Sensation ...


OSU Doctor Honored in National Women's Magazine
NBC4i.com - 21 hours, 56 minutes ago
She is one of six honorees, including Dr. Mehmet Oz, Star Jones and Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin. Gulati is section director of Women's Cardiovascular Health and Preventive Cardiology at The Ohio State University Medical Center.


OSU Doctor Honored in National Women's Magazine
NBC4i.com - 20 hours, 6 minutes ago
She was awarded the 2012 Women's Day Red Dress Award, and is one of six honorees including Dr. Mehmet Oz, Star Jones, and Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin. Gulati is Section Director of Women's Cardiovascular Health and Preventive Cardiology at The ...


Allscripts Hosts White House Meeting with Dr. Regina Benjamin, Surgeon General ...
PR.com (press release) - 1 week ago
Dr. Regina Benjamin, surgeon general of the United States, met with more than 20 Triangle business leaders and officials at a roundtable discussion on Jan. 26 hosted by the firm and Business Forward, an organization designed to build business support ...


U.S. Surgeon General Commends Adventist Focus on Holistic Well-being
PR Web (press release) - 6 days, 18 hours ago
US Surgeon General Regina Benjamin praised the Adventist Church's focus on holistic well-being during the North American Division's Health Summit this week in Orlando, Florida. [photo: Rainey Pack] In a show of solidarity with hundreds of Seventh-day ...


US Surgeon General commends Adventist focus on holistic well-being
Adventist News Network - 1 week ago
In a show of solidarity with hundreds of Seventh-day Adventist health professionals, health ministry leaders and pastors from North America this week, United States Surgeon General Regina Benjamin advocated a “holistic approach” to well-being.


Surgeon General: Parents set example for healthy living
WRAL.com - 1 week, 5 days ago
Raleigh, NC — US Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin visited Raleigh on Thursday to promote her vision for a healthy and fit nation. "Government can give you the information, we can give you the tools, we can make it easier, more affordable, ...


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