Breaking: Casey Means, entrepreneurial doctor, nominated for surgeon general

Trump's original nominee, Janette Nesheiwat, withdrew her nomination a day before she was scheduled to appear before the Senate

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   Trump nominates Casey Means, entrepreneurial doctor, for surgeon general By Isabella Cueto Courtesy Emrich The health entrepreneur and "Make America Healthy Again" influencer Casey Means has been nominated to be the U.S. surgeon general after President Trump pulled his prior nominee suddenly on Wednesday.   Means, an M.D. and author who runs a holistic wellness blog and co-founded the health tech company Levels, is the sister of Calley Means, an adviser to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis The latest updates in federal health agencies, research institutes, and U.S. policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It With boost from RFK Jr. and Tucker Carlson, two chronic disease entrepreneurs vault into Trump's orbit By Isabella Cueto Vinay Prasad, in his own words, outlines the philosophy he'll bring to the FDA By STAT Staff What MAHA's crusade against seed oils reveals about flaws in America's food system By Sarah Todd How Marty Makary's FDA is embracing a more skeptical view of vaccines By Lizzy Lawrence Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us