Over and over again, I have also seen our health care system fail women because of discriminatory policies. — Leana S. Wen Health 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 Communication 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… — Leana S. Wen Care 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… — Leana S. Wen Come 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,… — Leana S. Wen Doctor 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… — Leana S. Wen Case Copy Share Image
To be clear, from an epidemiological perspective, there shouldn't be any mass gatherings during a pandemic. — Leana S. Wen Any 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 Blame 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… — Leana S. Wen Change Copy Share Image
The most critical key to getting good medial care is a trusting relationship between you and your doctor. — Leana S. Wen Doctor Copy Share Image
We really need to be talking about the COVID vaccine the same way that we talk about other vaccinations - which is… — Leana S. Wen COVID Copy Share Image
Planned Parenthood's work - bringing affordable and accessible health care to as many women (and men and all people) as possible -… — Leana S. Wen Health 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 Key Copy Share Image
When I was 10 years old, my neighbor died in front of me of an asthma attack, because he and his family… — Leana S. Wen Family Copy Share Image
People of color face more barriers to health care, as do low-income individuals and those living in underserved rural and urban areas. — Leana S. Wen Face Copy Share Image
Paid sick leave is a public health necessity. Not only does it allow employees to seek medical care promptly and appropriately, it… — Leana S. Wen Chance Copy Share Image
Addressing motor vehicle crashes as a public health issue didn't stop people from driving cars, but it did make being on the… — Leana S. Wen Driving Copy Share Image
After eight years of fighting, and multiple rounds of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, my mother lost her battle with cancer. I think… — Leana S. Wen Day 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 Birth 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 Confidence 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 Best Copy Share Image
In college, if anyone asked me - professors or classmates - I said, 'I want to be a lab tech.' Because I… — Leana S. Wen Classmates Copy Share Image
If children cannot see, they cannot learn; if they have untreated medical conditions, they cannot focus in school. — Leana S. Wen Children Copy Share Image
