Back In The Bayou Again

Back In The Bayou Again (Added: July 15, 2009)

Watching Dr. Regina Benjamin drive into work in a pickup truck you would never guess that she's the president's nominee to be US Surgeon General. (more)

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Watching Dr. Regina Benjamin drive into work in a pickup truck, you would never guess that she's the president's nominee to be US Surgeon General.

By: WKRG Staff | WKRG-TV
Published: July 15, 2009

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Doctor Regina Benjamin is back at home on the Gulf Coast after a life changing announcement on Monday.

President Barack Obama wants her to be the next U.S. Surgeon General. On Wednesday, we found Dr. Benjamin at her rural clinic in Bayou La Batre. Her office is filled with flowers and well wishes from supporters.

Just up the road, Sidney's Chicken Restaurant welcomed her back into town with a message on their marquis. It reads "CONGRATULATIONS DR. BENJAMIN"

Owner John Irby says it's the least they can do to honor the local physician who could one day be the country's doctor. "Well, it's just a small way of showing her we love her and we are proud of her for her accomplishments."

Dr. Benjamin won't get the job until she gets through Senate confirmation and that could take a few months. As for the bayou clinic, she assures us that it's staying open.