Trump administration taps wellness influencer for surgeon general
Briefly

President Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means for the role of Surgeon General, positioning her as a key ally of Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. Means, an advocate for nutritional health, has no previous government experience and left her surgical residency due to disillusionment with traditional medicine. She founded Levels, a company centered on health tracking, and often appears in media discussing the administration's health policies. Her views align with ongoing challenges to established public health measures, including vaccinations and fluoride use, raising concerns among health experts about the implications of her nomination.
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer with a controversial stance on public health measures, is nominated for Surgeon General, signaling a shift in health policy direction.
Trump described Means as having the potential to be one of the finest Surgeon Generals in United States history, highlighting her academic achievements and commitment to health.
Despite lacking government experience, Means is positioned to impact health policies significantly, given her close ties to RFK Jr. and her public health advocacy.
Her company Levels tracks personal health metrics, and she contends that dietary changes can prevent a wide range of health issues beyond obesity.
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