Dr. David Satcher, the former Surgeon General who served during the 9-11 terror attacks, discusses the role of public health in public safety. Dr. David Satcher, the former Surgeon General who served during the 9-11 terror attacks and anthrax scares, discusses the role of public health in public safety. He stresses the importance of a global, coordinated response to attacks, as well as effective communications and good relationships between different bureaus and federal entities in times of crisis.