Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appoints Stephanie Haridopolos to serve as temporary Surgeon General, according to a message to staff reviewed by Bloomberg News and reporting by The Washington Times. Haridopolos, who previously serves as the top staffer in the Office of the Surgeon General, is set to take on some of the responsibilities of the office in an acting capacity. The appointment is described as interim, lasting until the Surgeon General role is filled by a Senate-confirmed nominee. The outlets agree that Haridopolos is selected specifically to cover duties while the administration completes the process for a permanent, Senate-confirmed Surgeon General. Both accounts frame the move as a staffing step within the U.S. public health leadership structure rather than a final nomination decision, emphasizing the interim nature of the appointment and the role of Senate confirmation for the eventual permanent selection. No additional details about the start date, specific duties, or duration beyond the interim period are provided in the available summaries.