1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to oppose the nomination of Casey Means for US Surgeon General. This position requires someone with impeccable credentials and a commitment to evidence-based medicine, particularly as we face a measles outbreak that threatens communities across the country. Casey Means has a lapsed medical license and has built her career as a wellness influencer rather than a practicing physician. More concerning is her documented history of promoting misinformation about childhood vaccinations. At a time when measles cases are rising due to declining vaccination rates, appointing someone who has undermined public confidence in vaccines would be dangerous and irresponsible. The Surgeon General serves as America's doctor, providing trusted guidance on critical public health issues. This role demands someone who will champion proven medical interventions, not pseudoscientific remedies. Means' background in promoting unverified wellness claims directly contradicts the scientific rigor this position requires. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known, and it was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000 thanks to widespread vaccination. The current outbreak demonstrates what happens when vaccination rates drop. We need a Surgeon General who will work to restore public trust in vaccines and other evidence-based preventive measures, not someone whose platform has contributed to vaccine hesitancy. I ask that you publicly oppose this nomination and vote against her confirmation if it reaches the Senate floor. Our public health infrastructure depends on leadership that respects medical science and prioritizes the wellbeing of all Americans, especially our most vulnerable populations including infants too young to be vaccinated and immunocompromised individuals who rely on community immunity. The stakes are too high to confirm someone whose track record suggests they will prioritize ideology over science. I hope I can count on you to stand up for evidence-based public health policy.