A Conversation with Dr. Vivek Murthy

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st U.S. Surgeon General, has reshaped dialogue and strategies around mental health, workplace well-being, social connection, and the impact of technology on health, informing policy in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia. He authored “Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World” and has contributed to major news outlets and medical journals. Murthy co-chairs the WHO Commission on Social Connection, a global effort to improve health outcomes through stronger human connection.

In this fireside chat with H. Dele Davies, MD, interim chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Murthy will explore ways to turn the challenges of loneliness and isolation into opportunities for deeper connection. Dr. Murthy’s authoritative yet compassionate voice uniquely bridges public health, personal well-being, and organizational success, offering actionable insights for all.

Co-sponsor: University of Nebraska Medical Center

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