surgeon general
Coverage of surgeon general in the Nexus archive.
- Let’s restore meritocracy to the office of the surgeon general
The article argues for restoring meritocracy in the appointment of the surgeon general, noting a recent trend of selecting leaders from outside the career ranks of the Public Health Service.
- Trump’s pick for surgeon general sells supplement with ingredient banned by Pentagon
Donald Trump's nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole Saphier, sells an herbal supplement containing an ingredient banned by the Pentagon that health experts warn can cause liver damage. Amazon has launched an inquiry into the product's compliance following a Guardian investigation. The White House maintains she will be a valuable asset for Trump's health agenda despite concerns from doctors and consumer advocates.
- HHS warns of children’s screen time use, citing impact on sleep, mental health
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a Surgeon General's warning about harmful screen use among children and adolescents, citing negative impacts on sleep and mental health. The advisory highlights growing concerns about the public health effects of excessive screen exposure during childhood development.
- Can Trump's latest pick for surgeon general make it through confirmation?
Nicole Saphier, a breast cancer radiologist, is President Trump's third nominee for surgeon general. The article questions whether she will be confirmed.
- Morning news brief
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remain at a stalemate, Congress votes to end a record Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, and President Trump announces a new nominee for surgeon general.
- Trump pulls his nominee for surgeon general
Donald J. Trump has withdrawn his nominee for the position of surgeon general. The decision marks a reversal in the candidate's consideration for the role.
- Trump accuses Cassidy of ‘political games’ after surgeon general nominee switch
President Trump accused Sen. Bill Cassidy of playing 'political games' after withdrawing the confirmation of surgeon general nominee Casey Means. Trump announced the replacement of Means' nomination on Truth Social, citing Cassidy's actions as the reason for the withdrawal.
- Trump pulls Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general, naming new pick
President Trump withdrew Casey Means' nomination as surgeon general and replaced her with a new candidate, citing Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy's actions as the reason for the stalled nomination.
- Trump nominates radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon general
President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Dr. Nicole Saphier, a radiologist, to serve as the next surgeon general. The announcement was made on Thursday.
- Trump pulls Dr. Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general, announces replacement
President Trump withdrew Dr. Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general and announced a replacement. Dr. Means had testified at her Senate confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C. on February 25.
- Trump pulls Casey Means nomination for surgeon general for Fox News’s Nicole Saphier
President Trump withdrew Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general and replaced her with Fox News contributor and radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier, marking his third nominee for the position. Trump praised Saphier as a 'STAR physician' specializing in guiding women through breast cancer treatment.
- Casey Means’s brother says ‘conversations happening’ in surgeon general confirmation process
Senior White House adviser Calley Means stated that 'conversations are ongoing' regarding the Senate's confirmation votes for his sister, surgeon general nominee Casey Means. The confirmation process faces uncertainty as doubts persist about securing enough Senate support.