# Delaware Appoints First Surgeon General | Dover News

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Published: 2026-07-14T09:27:22+00:00
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Delaware just took a bold step for public health by officially launching the Office of the Surgeon General, with Governor Matt Meyer appointing Dr. Neil Hockstein as the state’s first-ever Surgeon General. A rare move—only seven states have this role—Dr. Hockstein, an ENT specialist, is stepping into the position to tackle critical issues like mental health, childhood development, and tech’s impact on well-being, lessons learned from the pandemic. The governor sees this as a vital source of trusted, science-backed guidance in an age of misinformation. Dr. Hockstein will also lead efforts to strengthen the healthcare workforce and support Delaware’s new medical school initiative, aiming to keep doctors in-state. He officially begins on August 3rd and will deliver a comprehensive health improvement report within a year. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/30a7a906f8b2b85d

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