Because cervical cancer generally progresses slowly, early diagnosis is often crucial to detecting the disease when there are curative treatment options available. — Leana S. Wen Cancer Copy Share Image
It's unrealistic to expect that your doctor will be at your beck and call 24/7; however, before you leave your doctor's office,… — Leana S. Wen Doctor Copy Share Image
In my work as an emergency physician, I know that checklists can be helpful. They ensure complex procedures are done thoroughly and… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
When I was 10 years old, my neighbor died in front of me of an asthma attack, because he and his family… — Leana S. Wen Asthma Copy Share Image
After eight years of fighting, and multiple rounds of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, my mother lost her battle with cancer. I think… — Leana S. Wen Cancer Copy Share Image
If you suspect that the doctor is going through a checklist of yes/no questions, try to get her to focus on you… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
Paid sick leave is a public health necessity. Not only does it allow employees to seek medical care promptly and appropriately, it… — Leana S. Wen Chance Copy Share Image
Simple health interventions such as lead paint abatement and home visiting for pregnant women result in not only improved health for children… — Leana S. Wen Graduation Copy Share Image
The higher the rate of covid-19 in a community, the more likely any one individual you come into contact with has the… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
My mother was a proud and capable woman. She was among the first class of college graduates after China's Cultural Revolution, then… — Leana S. Wen College graduates Copy Share Image
Of the many lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic thus far, two of the most critical are the need for effective national… — Leana S. Wen Communication Copy Share Image
Growing up, I always thought of hospitals as having a certain mystique that was impenetrable to the outside world. White-coated figures paraded… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
Without access to quality, affordable reproductive health services - which are standard medical care - women will die because they are forced… — Leana S. Wen Birth control Copy Share Image
If someone is told they have depression or addiction, why don't we allow them the same compassion and time for healing as… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
Let's focus on the real causes of violence, poverty and health disparities to heal Baltimore and transform it into a successful and… — Leana S. Wen Focus Copy Share Image
Birth control is an important part of women's healthcare. It allows women to plan and time their pregnancies, and reduces preterm births… — Leana S. Wen Birth Copy Share Image
As a former local health official, I can tell you that local health departments are chronically understaffed and do not have the… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
When I finally addressed my stuttering - I was almost through with medical school by the time that I finally sought therapy… — Leana S. Wen Communication Copy Share Image
I had this childhood dream that I wanted to be a doctor, but I came from a neighborhood and an environment where… — Leana S. Wen Becoming a doctor Copy Share Image
Mental health is just as important as physical health, but why is it that we can't find the same access to mental… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
