Becker's Healthcare November 25, 2024
Patsy Newitt

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Janette Nesheiwat, MD, a double board-certified physician, to serve as surgeon general.

Here are seven things to know:

1. Dr. Nesheiwat earned her medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock.

2. She worked on the front lines in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic and provided critical medical care after Hurricane Katrina and the Joplin, Missouri, tornadoes.

3. As a member of Samaritan’s Purse, a global charity, Dr. Nesheiwat has delivered lifesaving care during crises in Morocco, Poland, and Haiti, Mr. Trump said in a Nov. 22 //truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/113529510043139845″ style=”text-decoration: none;”>Truth Social post.

4. “Dr. Nesheiwat is a fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventative medicine and public...

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