Senators question Trump's picks for top health positions, including surgeon general

On Wednesday, the Senate committee on health holds a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third attempt to nominate a surgeon general.

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/6000x3376+0+0/resize/6000x3376!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0f%2F87%2F01d230714c32918afc453dd283d3%2Fgettyimages-2135814529.jpg' alt='Dr. Nicole Saphier, Trump's nominee for surgeon general.'/><p>On Wednesday, the Senate committee on health holds a confirmation hearing for three top health officials, including surgeon general. Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Trump's third attempt to nominate a surgeon general.</p><p>(Image credit: John Lamparski)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5968780' />