Public health is a powerful tool to level that playing field, to bend the arc of our country away from distrust and disparities and back towards equity and justice. — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
Elijah E. Cummings leaves behind an invaluable legacy as a congressman for Baltimore for more than two decades and as a champion for social justice. His passing is a call to cherish the many gifts he imparted on all those… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
Over and over again, I have also seen our health care system fail women because of discriminatory policies. — 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 for speech… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
It is imperative that we address the barriers to access and the systemic racism that we know is contributing to our astronomically high maternal… — Leana S. Wen 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 virus and… — Leana S. Wen 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, he or… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
A covid-19 patient who experiences a substantial drop in oxygen saturation is unstable. It was correct to transfer him to the hospital to watch… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
To be clear, from an epidemiological perspective, there shouldn't be any mass gatherings during a pandemic. — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
Every time I am on air, I will receive actually quite a few messages that specifically tie me to the Chinese Communist Party -… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
An effective public-health response requires that those leading the response pivot when new information comes out and change course when unexpected circumstance arise. — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
The most critical key to getting good medial care is a trusting relationship between you and your doctor. — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
