Casey Means' confirmation hearing for surgeon general postponed

"Casey Means is a wellness influencer, entrepreneur, and author. Last year, she published a bestselling book about diet and metabolic health Good Energy. She coauthored the book with her older brother, Calley Means, who works for the Trump administration as a special government employee and is a close advisor to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She did not complete her surgical residency and does not have an active medical license, which would be a major departure from past surgeon generals. She runs a company that promotes the use of continuous glucose monitors. She has described America as in "spiritual crisis," questioned the childhood vaccine schedule and the use of birth control and has called out what she calls "corruption" at the FDA."

"Known as the nation's top doctor, the surgeon general leads the more than 6,000 members of the U.S. Public Health Service, which include physicians, nurses, and scientists working at various federal agencies. The surgeon general serves in the Department of Health and Human Services and issues public advisories and reports to convey health information to the public. The surgeon general is a communicator in chief for the nation's health. The person in the role raises awareness of current health issues."

The confirmation hearing for Dr. Casey Means, nominated for surgeon general, scheduled for Oct. 30 at 11 a.m. was canceled because she went into labor. The Department of Health and Human Services declined to say when the hearing will be rescheduled, and press secretary Emily Hilliard said people are happy for Means and her family. Means is a wellness influencer, entrepreneur, and author who did not complete a surgical residency and does not have an active medical license. Means runs a company promoting continuous glucose monitors and has expressed controversial views on vaccines, birth control, and FDA "corruption." The surgeon general leads over 6,000 members of the U.S. Public Health Service and communicates public health advisories, so the delay leaves the country temporarily without its primary public health communicator.

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