In college, if anyone asked me - professors or classmates - I said, 'I want to be a lab tech.' Because I… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
As a public health official, paid sick leave is first and foremost an issue of health - of people's lives. — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
Politicians should not be making personal medical decisions for other people. — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
People depend on Planned Parenthood for breast exams, cervical cancer screenings, H.I.V. testing and family planning. — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
We came to the U.S. with $40. My parents were both professionals in China who had difficulty finding employment here. They worked… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
We must offer mental health services in the community, where people are, including in our schools. — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
I don't think that people should have the choice to infect others with a potentially fatal and extremely contagious virus. — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
Your risk of acquiring covid-19 is additive for every person you come into close contact with. Many people must return to work,… — 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
