Planned Parenthood's work - bringing affordable and accessible health care to as many women (and men and all people) as possible -… — Leana S. Wen 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
Public health is hard. Nobody goes into it for the money or the acclaim. People work many long hours. — 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
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
In very few situations is there only one test that could work or one protocol that must be followed. If your doctor… — 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
In a country that lacks federal paid parental leave, many new mothers are back to work within weeks of giving birth, which… — 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
