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Trump Selects Umatilla High Grad For Surgeon General

    Umatilla High School alumnus Janette Nesheiwat has been named by President-Elect Donald Trump to serve as the nation’s next Surgeon General. Nesheiwat’s nomination was announced on Friday, November 22.
   “Dr. Nesheiwat is a double board-certified Medical Doctor with an unwavering commitment to saving and treating thousands of American lives,” Trump said in announcing the appointment.
   Nesheiwat carries a degree from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of South Florida. She also attended Stetson University, and has served as medical director for CityMD in New York City. She completed the US Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, and graduated from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Additionally, she has served as a Fox News contributor.
   “Dr. Nesheiwat is a fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventive medicine and public health,” Trump said. “She is committed to ensuring that Americans have access to affordable, quality healthcare, and believes in empowering individuals to take charge of their health to live longer, healthier lives.”
   The Office of the Surgeon General is home to the lead voice for healthcare in the United States. The office leads the effort to provide Americans with the best scientific information available on how to improve health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. The Surgeon General oversees the US Public Health Services Commissioned Corps, consisting of over 6,000 uniformed officers who are public health officials. The USPHS mission is to protect, promote, and advance the health of our nation.
   Nesheiwat is the author of the book "Beyond The Stethoscope", where she reflects on her life as part of an immigrant family, her faith walk, and her experiences in healthcare.
   Nesheiwat is a native of Carmel, New York. She moved with her family to Umatilla in 1982. She is one of five children raised by her widowed mother, Hayat.
   Attempts to reach Nesheiwat for comment were unsuccessful at press deadline on Tuesday.