Our colleagues at Healthcare Advocates for Maine (HAME) have developed materials to oppose the nomination of Casey Means for Surgeon General. A social media wellness influencer who does not hold a medical license, Means has drawn criticism as one of the least qualified nominees for the role.
The Senate Health Committee held a hearing on her nomination in late February and could vote soon on whether to advance it to the full Senate. Three Republican members—Bill Cassidy, Lisa Murkowski, and Susan Collins—remain undecided after Means gave ambiguous answers about vaccines.
HAME has prepared a brief blurb that Mainers can send to Senator Susan Collins and a related statement they plan to share with media and other health advocacy groups. You can sign on here.
