Dr. Leana Wen, former health commissioner for the city of Baltimore, has just published a book called “Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health.” To her way of thinking, public health is not limited only to the medical field.
Dr. Leana Wen turned writer on Booknotes
“Public health saved your life today—
you just don’t know it”
— Leana Wen
Leana Wen’s book Lifelines is part memoir, part celebration of public health—and it’s altogether timely.
COVID-19 insight from an expert
My first ever Zoom interview!
During this time of coronavirus uncertainly, it was a privilege to be able to call upon emergency physician, former Health Commissioner for the City of Baltimore, and current public health professor at George Washington University, Dr. Leana Wen.