Nation May 02 Trump's new surgeon general nominee has both praised and criticized his administration By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Politics Apr 30 Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination, picks Nicole Saphier instead President Donald Trump said Thursday he’s nominating former Fox News Channel contributor and radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier for surgeon general after Dr. Casey Means’ path forward stalled in the Senate over questions about her experience and her stance on vaccines. By Ali Swenson, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press
Politics Mar 25 Casey Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled The nomination has languished despite ongoing efforts from the White House and Make America Healthy Again activists, revealing how intractable rifts over health policy can be even when Congress has shown deference to President Donald Trump. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Nation Feb 25 Watch 4:15 Surgeon general nominee faces scrutiny over qualifications and views on vaccines Dr. Casey Means, the wellness influencer and ally of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is the president’s nominee for surgeon general. As a prominent voice in the MAHA movement, some of her ideas, such as prioritizing natural foods, reducing… By William Brangham, Courtney Norris
Politics Feb 25 WATCH: Markey asks Dr. Means if Trump's order promoting glyphosate production puts health at risk President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, faced questions on Wednesday about the president's recent executive order promoting more domestic production of glyphosate, an ingredient in weedkiller, and how that might conflict with her own beliefs about… By Hannah Grabenstein
Feb 25 WATCH: Surgeon General nominee Means says health problems reflect nation with a 'broken heart,' 'society losing its mind' By Associated Press Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer allied with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says she wants to address the root causes of chronic disease if chosen as the nation’s doctor. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: Dr. Casey Means testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for surgeon general By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Means, a close ally to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his Make America Healthy Again movement, is sharing a vision that dovetails with that of the nation's health department, which has shifted its focus away from its controversial… Continue reading
Oct 30 Surgeon general nominee Casey Means goes into labor, delaying confirmation hearing By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Means, 38, who has been pregnant with her first child, was set to appear virtually with the committee for her confirmation hearing. Continue reading
Jun 06 How Trump's pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers By Michelle R. Smith, Ali Swenson, Associated Press A review by The Associated Press found Means, who has carved out a niche in the wellness industry, set up deals with an array of businesses. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 6:29 The background and career of Casey Means, Trump's pick for surgeon general By Ali Rogin, Doug Adams, Taylor Bowie The White House is expected to release a report about potential contributing factors of childhood diseases. It’s leading to renewed questions about the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda championed by President Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Another… Continue watching