@drlesliek
Public health leader, researcher, educator and activist. Key issue areas include sexual and reproductive health, anti-racism, and making the world a more just and equitable place. Other interests = dance, tennis, and theatre.
Here’s my interview on the RFK hearing: youtu.be/ihy7mMLWrnA?...
Please share your experiences around the country trying to obtain COVID vaccines. Glad to report I had no problem today in NJ!
Trump officials pause health agencies’ communications, citing review
Had a chance to address RFK Jr’s opinions on vaccines on Balance of Power—and fit in birth control, abortion and maternal health:
youtu.be/75IqrzKci0A?...
This link allows you to easily send a substantive letter to your Senators opposing the Kennedy nomination to HHS. Please share widely!
actionnetwork.org/letters/7f9f...
First Lady Tammy Murphy and members of my team at the #NurtureNJSummit NJ is working to be the safest and most equitable place to give birth in the US and #RutgersSchoolofPublicHealth, with me as PI, is evaluating the effort
Please sign on. You don’t have to be a scientist—all supporters of science are welcome to sign!
It feels like the kids who didn’t do the reading have taken over all of the classes! Thanks @pkrugman.bsky.social for reminding us of the drivers of high costs of admin in healthcare!
www.rutgers.edu/news/rutgers...
Proud of the work my team did on this analysis. Expansion of paid family leave and telling people about those benefits led to more utilization—good policies can make a meaningful difference!
An amazing activist, so effective. Very sad.
I hope someone will create this list!
youtu.be/zkCRfD0bmR0
The opening of the new Duke theatre at Jacob’s Pillow is something great that will happen in 2025. Art can help lead us in a more healing, humane, creative and unexpected direction. Take a look!
Trying to turn a worry into a teachable moment—why are mothers buying (“stockpiling”) Plan B for their daughters? Confused that it is mifepristone? See my interview based on the “trend” in comments. But not sure what is fueling this particular action (Plan B buying) social media influencers?
Please add me—thank you!
Excited to co-author this OpEd with Jennifer Weiss-Wolf for TIME-let's hold them accountable!
time.com/7175541/keep...
Glad to to try to calm panic buying of Plan B and remind people that there are a lot of methods of birth control--find the one that is right for you!
abcnews.go.com/Health/video...
