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Idaho Matters Doctor Roundtable: March 4, 2026

By Gemma Gaudette
Published March 4, 2026 at 1:51 PM MST
Dr. Casey Means takes her seat at the start of a Senate Health, Education Labor and Pension Committee confirmation hearing for U.S. Surgeon General on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Washington.
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Dr. Casey Means takes her seat at the start of a Senate Health, Education Labor and Pension Committee confirmation hearing for U.S. Surgeon General on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Washington.

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, Casey Means, currently doesn’t have enough Senate support to secure confirmation after facing tough questioning from senators about her views on vaccines, her qualifications and her public health philosophy.

Dr. David Pate, the former CEO of St. Luke's Health System and the author of the book "Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak," joined Idaho Matters to talk more.

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Hi! I’m Gemma Gaudette, the host of the award-winning show, Idaho Matters. During the day you’ll find me researching and writing about all the fascinating topics we tackle on our show. And of course, at noon, each weekday you’ll find me live behind the microphone as Idaho Matters airs.
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