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title: "1 Maternal Mortality Quotes By Leana S. Wen"
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> [It is imperative that we address the barriers to access and the systemic racism that we know is contributing to our astronomically high maternal mortality rates. The onus must be on the health care system to make necessary changes.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/it-is-imperative-that-we-address-the-barriers-to-access-and-the/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dee/leana-s-wen-5829_care_it-is-imperative-that-we-address-the-bar_218833.jpg)

## More by Leana S. Wen

> [Over and over again, I have also seen our health care system fail women because of discriminatory policies.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/over-and-over-again-i-have-also-seen-our-health-care-system-fail/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [When I finally addressed my stuttering - I was almost through with medical school by the time that I finally sought therapy for speech…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/when-i-finally-addressed-my-stuttering-i-was-almost-through-with/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [It is imperative that we address the barriers to access and the systemic racism that we know is contributing to our astronomically high maternal…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/it-is-imperative-that-we-address-the-barriers-to-access-and-the/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/the-higher-the-rate-of-covid-19-in-a-community-the-more-likely-any/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/it-s-unrealistic-to-expect-that-your-doctor-will-be-at-your-beck-and/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/a-covid-19-patient-who-experiences-a-substantial-drop-in-oxygen/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [To be clear, from an epidemiological perspective, there shouldn't be any mass gatherings during a pandemic.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/to-be-clear-from-an-epidemiological-perspective-there-shouldn-t-be/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [Public health works by using evidence to lessen harm.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/public-health-works-by-using-evidence-to-lessen-harm/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [Every time I am on air, I will receive actually quite a few messages that specifically tie me to the Chinese Communist Party -…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/every-time-i-am-on-air-i-will-receive-actually-quite-a-few-messages/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [An effective public-health response requires that those leading the response pivot when new information comes out and change course when unexpected circumstance arise.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/an-effective-public-health-response-requires-that-those-leading-the/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [Violence, poverty and health disparities have many inputs.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/violence-poverty-and-health-disparities-have-many-inputs/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [The most critical key to getting good medial care is a trusting relationship between you and your doctor.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/the-most-critical-key-to-getting-good-medial-care-is-a-trusting/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [We really need to be talking about the COVID vaccine the same way that we talk about other vaccinations - which is that it's…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/we-really-need-to-be-talking-about-the-covid-vaccine-the-same-way/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [Planned Parenthood's work - bringing affordable and accessible health care to as many women (and men and all people) as possible - isn't just…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/planned-parenthood-s-work-bringing-affordable-and-accessible-health/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

> [Doctors have limited time to listen to your story, but you must make sure they understand why you're there. Don't just say that you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/leana-s-wen/doctors-have-limited-time-to-listen-to-your-story-but-you-must-make/)

[Leana S. Wen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/leana-s-wen/)

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