Former United States Surgeon General And West Aliquippa Native Dies

John Paul
By John Paul
Dr. Jesse Steinfeld during his time as United States Surgeon General / via National Institutes of Health

He issued what may be the most profound and iconic warning ever proclaimed by America’s top doctor, “The surgeon general has determined that smoking is hazardous to your health” — words that would eventually cost him his job. West Aliquippa native and former United States Surgeon General Dr. Jesse Leonard Steinfeld passed away on Tuesday at the age…

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John Paul
John Paul
John Paul is an award-winning investigative journalist and founder of BeaverCountian.com. He's been profiled by Vanity Fair magazine and featured in thousands of news articles, tv shows, and books. An avid adventurer, JP has traveled to all 50 states in his journey to explore our country and its people.

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