If you suspect that the doctor is going through a checklist of yes/no questions, try to get her to focus on you… — Leana S. Wen Answers 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 Construction Copy Share Image
For millions of women, health centers that provide reproductive healthcare are the only place they ever see a doctor or nurse. When… — Leana S. Wen Abortion 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 Good Copy Share Image
Public health is a powerful tool to level that playing field, to bend the arc of our country away from distrust and… — Leana S. Wen Back Copy Share Image
We must offer mental health services in the community, where people are, including in our schools. — Leana S. Wen Community Copy Share Image
While I am passionately committed to protecting abortion access, I do not view it as a stand-alone issue. — Leana S. Wen Abortion Copy Share Image
Improvements in global public health must begin locally, and must be driven by leaders who will learn the hard lessons from COVID-19. — Leana S. Wen Hard Copy Share Image
Public health depends on winning over hearts and minds. It's not enough to just have a good policy, you have to convince… — Leana S. Wen Good Copy Share Image
While women's healthcare extends far beyond reproductive healthcare, its politicization is harming women's overall health and well-being. — Leana S. Wen Beyond 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 Family Copy Share Image
Continuing the legacy of Elijah E. Cummings requires that we fulfill our destiny to fight for the world as it should be. — Leana S. Wen Destiny Copy Share Image
As a former local health official, I can tell you that local health departments are chronically understaffed and do not have the… — Leana S. Wen Capacity Copy Share Image
As an emergency physician, I have seen my patients forgo needed treatment because they are afraid they will lose their jobs. — Leana S. Wen Emergency Copy Share Image
Public health relies on public trust. Admitting mistakes and explaining prompt corrective actions engender that trust. — Leana S. Wen Failure Copy Share Image
Of the many lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic thus far, two of the most critical are the need for effective national… — Leana S. Wen Communication Copy Share Image
We must start 24/7 ERs dedicated to addiction and mental health. — Leana S. Wen Addiction Copy Share Image
Growing up, I always thought of hospitals as having a certain mystique that was impenetrable to the outside world. White-coated figures paraded… — Leana S. Wen Always Copy Share Image
Every day, I think, by the grace of God, I'm here, blessed to be a U.S. citizen, but I could have just… — Leana S. Wen Blessed Copy Share Image
To solve the deep-rooted problems of cities around the country, we must target residents who are most at risk and most in… — Leana S. Wen Country 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 Birth Copy Share Image
Routine pap and HPV screenings save thousands of women from dying of cervical cancer every year. — Leana S. Wen Cervical cancer Copy Share Image
Sound health policy is about so much more than the mechanics of insurance. Let's stop letting 'Medicare-for-all' dominate the conversation. — Leana S. Wen Communication 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 Doctor Copy Share Image
Primary care providers and community health centers can do more to provide the full range of reproductive healthcare in their clinics. In… — Leana S. Wen Care Copy Share Image
