Listen Now! U.S. Surgeon General Discusses Wellness and Prevention Initiatives on "Inside Government"

Listen Now! U.S. Surgeon General Discusses Wellness and Prevention Initiatives on "Inside Government"

Listen Now! (http://www.federalnewsradio.com/216/2730859/US-Surgeon-General-encourages-Americans-to-shift-health-focus-to-wellness-and-prevention--February-3rd-2012)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Tune in now to AFGE's "Inside Government" for health and wellness tips from U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. The show, which originally aired on Friday, Feb. 3, is now available on demand.

Dr. Benjamin discussed her work to ensure Americans are healthy throughout all stages of life and encouraged listeners to shift their health focus from sickness and disease to wellness and prevention.

Common Cause President and CEO and former Congressman Bob Edgar (D-Pa.) then addressed campaign finance reform and Common Cause's efforts to remove money from politics.

Former Clinton White House senior staffer Bob Weiner discussed his experiences working in government, the value of public service and the implementation thus far of the Affordable Care Act.

Lastly, Families USA Executive Director Ron Pollack continued the Affordable Care Act discussion from the recent Health Action 2012 Conference in Washington.

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