Nation Feb 25 Surgeon general nominee faces scrutiny over qualifications and views on vaccines 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
Health Feb 25 WATCH: Surgeon General nominee Means says health problems reflect nation with a 'broken heart,' 'society losing its mind' 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. By Associated Press
Politics Feb 25 WATCH: Dr. Casey Means testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for surgeon general 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… By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Politics Oct 30 Surgeon general nominee Casey Means goes into labor, delaying confirmation hearing Means, 38, who has been pregnant with her first child, was set to appear virtually with the committee for her confirmation hearing. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
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
May 14 Trump's new surgeon general nominee praises unproven psychedelic therapy By Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press Dr. Casey Means’ recommendation to consider guided psilocybin-assisted therapy is notable because psilocybin is illegal under federal law. Continue reading
May 07 Trump nominates Dr. Casey Means, wellness influencer close to RFK Jr., for surgeon general By Seung Min Kim, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press President Donald Trump is tapping Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. Continue reading