When hospitals close, ambulance times can increase dramatically, and the additional wait often means the difference between life and death. — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
For covid-19, we can think of risk through three key variables: proximity, activity and time. The highest-risk scenario is if you are… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
We need to stop treating those whose views differ from our own with scorn and suspicion, and instead work together to safeguard… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
As an emergency physician, I can tell you that the best health insurance in the world means nothing if patients can't reach… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
I had severe asthma when I was a child and I saw doctors growing up. Seeing someone who could not only help… — 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 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 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… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
Doctors have limited time to listen to your story, but you must make sure they understand why you're there. Don't just say… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
I once treated a 24-year-old construction worker who had scraped his leg but could not afford to take off work. By the… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
My parents and I entered the U.S. legally, but when it was time for our visa extension, we were turned down. Returning… — Leana S. Wen Copy Share Image
The moment I gave birth to my son, Eli, was the happiest in my life. He changed my world. My identity had… — Leana S. Wen 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
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
