Trump picks Casey Means for surgeon general, after first nominee withdraws
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President Trump has appointed Dr. Casey Means as U.S. Surgeon General, replacing Dr. Janette Nesheiwat who withdrew amidst credential scrutiny. Trump emphasized Means' collaboration with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to combat the chronic disease epidemic. Means, who previously withdrew from surgical residency, founded the company Levels and promotes functional medicine, focusing on diet and lifestyle changes. She’s criticized vaccine protocols and alleged FDA corruption. Both Means and her brother, a Kennedy advisor, share a platform against the harmful influence of pharmaceuticals, as explored in their book Good Energy, sparking significant discussions on health reform.
President Trump has chosen Dr. Casey Means as the new U.S. Surgeon General, replacing Dr. Janette Nesheiwat after concerns about her medical credentials.
Dr. Means aims to address chronic illnesses by reversing the epidemic through a focus on diet, movement, and the influence of pharmaceutical industries.
Casey Means, best-known for her criticism of mainstream approaches to health, emphasizes dysfunction within the medical field regarding chronic diseases in her book.
Her transition from a surgical residency to establishing a wellness-focused practice highlights her commitment to functional medicine, as she critiques traditional healthcare.
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