Delaware Names First Surgeon General | Dover News

Delaware just appointed its first-ever Surgeon General, Dr. Neil Hockstein, a longtime local ENT specialist and key advisor to Governor Matt Meyer, to lead a new office aimed at boosting public health messaging and improving statewide health outcomes. The move, which came as a surprise to lawmakers with a nearly $270,000 funding request post-session, seeks to create an independent voice for evidence-based health guidance amid rising concerns about federal interference and declining public trust. While the position won’t cost extra this year, long-term funding remains uncertain as the state health department plans to reclassify an existing role — a shift that could strain the budget. Hockstein’s deep experience, including advising on COVID-19 testing and federal funding allocation, positions him to drive meaningful change from within. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f9974775f958d67