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Dr. Casey Means, a health influencer aligned with Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., says she wants to address the root causes of chronic disease if she is chosen as the nation’s doctor.
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In a confirmation hearing with the Senate Health Committee on Wednesday, Means said her goal is to “get more healthy, whole foods on American plates.” She said the country’s current system of “mole medicine” that focuses on treating symptoms is not working.
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Means’ vision aligns with Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement. But senators questioned her about some of her more controversial positions, including on vaccines.
The outlets will not commit to advising Americans to receive flu and measles vaccines if confirmed.
“I think it’s an important part of public health,” she said of vaccines. “I also don’t want to discourage patients from having a conversation with their doctor.”
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