Fenit Nirappil

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Reporter covering Sacramento for the Associated Press

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As surgeon general, Casey Means would be able to advocate for alternative medicines that may not have been scientifically vetted.

LA wellness influencer Casey Means is nominated to be next surgeon general

As surgeon general, Casey Means would be able to advocate for alternative medicines that may not have been scientifically vetted.

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