Dr. Vivek Murthy served two terms as U.S. Surgeon General—first under former President Obama, then under President Biden. During his tenure, Murthy was a calm and reassuring voice during COVID-19, one of the biggest health challenges the country has faced in recent years. But most of the time, the “nation’s doctor” highlighted public-health issues that usually fly under the radar: loneliness, gun violence, the dangers of social media, overwhelming parental stress. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] As he prepares to leave office, Murthy wrote a “parting prescription” for the country, reflecting what he feels Americans need most to become healthier and happier.