Tag

Surgeon General

All articles tagged with #surgeon general

Trump Names Fox News Doctor Who Sought to Trademark 'Make America Healthy Again' as Surgeon General
politics26 days ago

Trump Names Fox News Doctor Who Sought to Trademark 'Make America Healthy Again' as Surgeon General

Trump nominated Dr. Nicole B. Saphier, a Fox News medical contributor and radiologist, as his third surgeon general pick; the piece notes her background and reports that she previously tried to trademark the slogan “Make America Healthy Again” in 2019 but let the application lapse in 2021 due to paperwork, a detail that adds context to questions about her alignment with the MAHA movement amid ongoing vaccine and health-policy debates.

Trump Withdraws Casey Means as Surgeon General Nominee, Nominates Nicole Saphier
politics26 days ago

Trump Withdraws Casey Means as Surgeon General Nominee, Nominates Nicole Saphier

President Donald Trump pulled Casey Means’s nomination to be the US surgeon general after opposition from Republicans (including Sen. Bill Cassidy) and concerns raised during her confirmation hearing about vaccines and her residency decision. He then nominated radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier, a Fox News contributor and Memorial Sloan Kettering Breast Imaging director, who Trump praised as a “STAR physician” and capable communicator; Saphier also has a role on a CDC advisory committee and authored a health-focused book.

Trump taps Nicole B. Saphier as third surgeon general nominee after pulling earlier pick
politics26 days ago

Trump taps Nicole B. Saphier as third surgeon general nominee after pulling earlier pick

President Donald Trump announced he is nominating Dr. Nicole B. Saphier for surgeon general, pulling his prior pick Dr. Casey Means whose nomination had stalled in Congress; this marks his third surgeon general nomination in his second term. Saphier, a radiologist and Fox News contributor, would join the U.S. Public Health Service and guide national health advisories, following the earlier withdrawal of Janette Nesheiwat and Means.

Trump taps Nicole Saphier as new surgeon general nominee, replacing Casey Means
politics26 days ago

Trump taps Nicole Saphier as new surgeon general nominee, replacing Casey Means

President Trump announced radiologist and breast-imaging director Nicole Saphier as the new nominee for surgeon general, replacing Casey Means after months of uncertainty and Means's controversial stances on vaccines, birth control and pesticides during her Senate confirmation hearing; Trump said Sen. Bill Cassidy blocked her nomination. Saphier is a Memorial Sloan Kettering radiologist based in Monmouth, NJ and a regular Fox News medical commentator.

Birth control access under scrutiny as surgeon general pick defends options
health-policy2 months ago

Birth control access under scrutiny as surgeon general pick defends options

The article reports that the Trump administration’s surgeon general nominee faced questions about her past remarks on birth control but reiterated support for access for all women, emphasizing that patients should discuss risks with their doctors. It notes hormonal contraception is widely used for pregnancy prevention and other health reasons, with mostly mild side effects. While meta-analyses show a small, very low increase in breast cancer risk, overall cancer risk remains low and some data suggest protective effects for other cancers. Experts urge maintaining all contraceptive options and caution against inflammatory rhetoric that could limit informed choices.

politics2 months ago

Means Faces Uphill Path to Surgeon General Confirmation

Trump’s surgeon general nominee Casey Means has not secured enough votes on the Senate Health Committee after a tough, vaccine-focused hearing, with undecided Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski still leaning unclear. With the committee split 12-11, Means will likely need both Collins and Murkowski (and potentially other GOP votes) to move forward, signaling a narrow path to confirmation following past nomination fights.

Wellness Influencer Nominated for Surgeon General Prompts Debate Over Medical Authority
health3 months ago

Wellness Influencer Nominated for Surgeon General Prompts Debate Over Medical Authority

Stanford-trained physician and wellness influencer Casey Means appears before a Senate committee as President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, a role that would shape public health messaging. Supporters say her focus on lifestyle, nutrition and root-cause approaches could reform medicine, but critics note she lacks an active medical license and has promoted controversial ideas that could fuel distrust in science.

Trump’s Wellness-Influencer Nominee for Surgeon General Faces Senate Scrutiny
politics3 months ago

Trump’s Wellness-Influencer Nominee for Surgeon General Faces Senate Scrutiny

Casey Means, a Stanford-trained but not board-certified surgeon and wellness influencer tied to RFK Jr.’s health policy, is Trump’s nominee for surgeon general and will be grilled by the Senate HELP committee. Critics question her lack of an active medical license and extensive clinical experience, while supporters note her focus on diet and lifestyle and her role in the Make America Healthy Again movement. Means co-founded Levels and co-authored Good Energy, arguing for real-time metabolic data and signaling skepticism toward the standard vaccine schedule; the nomination has sparked backlash from the medical establishment as the administration reshapes health policy amid turnover at the HHS and CDC.

Confirmation Hearing for Trump’s Surgeon General Nominee Postponed Due to Personal Reasons
politics6 months ago

Confirmation Hearing for Trump’s Surgeon General Nominee Postponed Due to Personal Reasons

The Senate confirmation hearing for President Trump's nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, was postponed due to her going into labor. Means, a controversial figure due to her skepticism of traditional medicine, lack of active medical license, and past comments on vaccines and contraception, has faced criticism from public health experts. Her nomination has stirred debate over her qualifications and potential influence on public health policy.