February 25, 2026
Surgeon general nominee faces sharp questions about vaccines, birth control and qualifications
Wellness influencer, author and entrepreneur Casey Means on Wednesday shared a vision for addressing the root causes of chronic disease instead of feeding into "reactive sick care" during her confirmation hearing to become the nation's next surgeon general.
TL;DR
- Casey Means, a wellness influencer, author, and entrepreneur, is nominated to be the next Surgeon General.
- She presented her vision during her confirmation hearing.
- Means advocates for addressing the root causes of chronic disease.
- Her approach contrasts with "reactive sick care" systems.
- The focus is on proactive health and prevention.
Continue reading the original article