CHPA Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Self-Care Spotlight's May editions will feature prominent Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander American leaders who have contributed to the health and wellness of Americans.

Honoring Leana Wen, MD

This week, we're shining a light on Leana Wen, MD, a public health advocate, physician, and educator dedicated to advancing healthcare and wellness globally. Born in Shanghai, China, and raised in the United States, Dr. Wen's journey has been marked by a deep commitment to improving health equity. Driven by her passion for public health, Dr. Wen earned her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis and later obtained a Master's in Public Health from the University of Oxford.

As an educator, Dr. Wen is dedicated to training the next generation of healthcare professionals and has s held faculty positions at several prestigious academic institutions, including George Washington University and Johns Hopkins University.

Dr. Wen's leadership extends beyond clinical practice and academia, and her advocacy efforts include serving as a vocal advocate for public health policy reform and promoting strategies to improve population health outcomes with a specific focus on access , reproductive rights, and combating the opioid epidemic.

From 2018-2019, Dr. Wen served as President of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, where she championed initiatives to expand access to contraception and comprehensive sexual education while also confronting legislative threats to reproductive access.

She has been named one of TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People and received numerous awards for her leadership and dedication to improving healthcare equity.

Join us in celebrating the life and work of Leana Wen, MD!