"Casey Means's nomination for surgeon general was withdrawn amid growing concerns from lawmakers regarding her stances on vaccines, abortion pills, and alternative medicine practices."
"Means, a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine, founded an alternative medicine practice and co-authored a book that criticizes processed foods and sugars."
"Nicole Saphier, the new nominee, is a radiologist and director of breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth, with a medical degree from Ross University."
Casey Means has been withdrawn from consideration for surgeon general, with President Trump nominating Nicole Saphier instead. Concerns from lawmakers about Means's views on vaccines, abortion pills, and alternative medicine contributed to this decision. Means, a Stanford graduate, founded an alternative medicine practice and co-authored a book promoting organic foods. She co-founded a start-up that markets glucose monitors. Saphier, the new nominee, is a radiologist with a medical degree from Ross University and has completed her residency and fellowship at reputable institutions.
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