Trump nominates radiologist Dr. Nicole Saphier as surgeon general
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that he is nominating Dr. Nicole Saphier to be the next surgeon general. Dr. Saphier is a radiologist who directs breast imaging at a New Jersey cancer center and often shares medical information on Fox News.Key Facts
- President Trump made the nomination announcement on social media.
- Dr. Nicole Saphier specializes in breast imaging and works at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth in New Jersey.
- She has experience with image-guided, minimally invasive procedures on several organs including the breast and thyroid.
- Dr. Saphier is known for helping women with breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- She frequently appears on Fox News as a medical contributor.
- Her nomination follows another nominee, Dr. Casey Means, who recently appeared at a Senate committee hearing but did not gain confirmation.
- Dr. Means had shown cautious views on vaccines during her hearing.
- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee is involved in confirming the surgeon general nominee.
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