Admiral Brian Christine
Coverage of Admiral Brian Christine in the Nexus archive.
- A federal office of men’s health has never been closer, yet it’s likely still years away
Admiral Brian Christine, a urologist who recently became assistant secretary for health, highlighted alarming statistics about men's health including a seven-year life expectancy gap compared to women and elevated male suicide rates. He announced that establishing a parallel men's health office at the Department of Health and Human Services is a priority for HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., though such an office remains years away from implementation.
- GOP House rep’s wife to temporarily serve as surgeon general
Stephanie Haridopolos will temporarily serve as surgeon general, taking on duties as the Trump administration tries to get a nominee confirmed. She is married to Rep. Mike Haridopolos and is a top staffer in the Office of the Surgeon General. Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brian Christine has delegated authority.