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C. Everett Koop

C. Everett Koop, a pioneering pediatric surgeon and former U.S. Surgeon General, worked with theologian Francis Schaeffer to bring abortion to the forefront of evangelical social thought. He led the nation in addressing major public health concerns in the 1980s including AIDS and smoking. Koop died in February 2013 at 96.

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The Embattled Career of Dr. Koop

The Embattled Career of Dr. Koop

Despite political pressures, the surgeon general was out to fight disease, not people.

Philip Yancey|February 25, 2013

A Surgeon General's Warnings

A Surgeon General's Warnings

C. Everett Koop is not about to abandon his public platform.

Interview by Philip Yancey|February 26, 2013

Medical Ethics and the Stewardship of Life

The CT Interview

Medical Ethics and the Stewardship of Life

Many people believe that what is legal is right. An interview with C. Everett Koop.

Interview by Cheryl Forbes|February 26, 2013

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Koop Calls on Church to Address AIDS, Sex Education

Koop Calls on Church to Address AIDS, Sex Education

The former Surgeon General also spoke about abortion, contraception, and the health care crisis.

Ken Sidey|February 25, 2013

The End Is Not the End

The End Is Not the End

C. Everett Koop on death and dying.

C. Everett Koop|February 25, 2013

Christianity and Scientific Concerns

Christianity and Scientific Concerns

Six evangelical scholars--including C. Everett Koop--in a panel discussion on technology and bioethics.

Carl F. H. Henry|February 25, 2013

The Surgeon General Speaks out on Baby Doe

The Surgeon General Speaks out on Baby Doe

This baby has taken America by the shoulders and given us a good shake.

C. Everett Koop|January 18, 1985

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