I share my family’s story to show what is possible in a generation when we commit to ending #StructuralRacism .  rwjf.ws/3PNjaZA

Ensuring that communities with the most lead service lines are prioritized for replacement funding is a health, economic, and moral imperative.

Learn more on this important infrastructure in a piece from Julie Morita wrote for GOVERNING. governing.com/health/finally…

I am looking forward to NFID's Women Leaders in Vaccinology panel next month. I'll join Maria Elena Bottazzi, Dr. Georgina Peacock, and Dr. Donna Ambrosino to discuss journeys, successes, and challenges faced throughout our careers. #ACVR

Read my new piece with @ChiPublicHealthCommissioner Dr. Allison Arwady offering our reactions to ongoing debt ceiling negotiations.

We must use this momentum to urge Congress to prioritize expanding Medicaid coverage for all. Upwards of 18M are at risk of losing it as the Medicaid #unwinding process begins next week.

I am looking forward to joining this important conversation. See you there!

Why a Vaccines for Adults Program would be a game-changer for #PublicHealth . thehill.com/opinion/health…

By prioritizing equity in all facets of its operations, CDC can help ensure that all people have a fair and just opportunity to thrive, regardless of who they are or where they live. See Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s five key considerations for prioritizing equity. rwjf.ws/3uvu37y

Equity must be prioritized as CDC reimagines its operations and mission.

In our new piece, Rich Besser and I explain why this is the case and provide considerations for the CDC as it navigates these changes. thehill.com/opinion/health…

2M people – disproportionately people of color & those with low incomes – have been denied #MedicaidCoverage for too long.

This South Dakota vote is a win for all Americans, and we must use this momentum to urge Congress to prioritize expanding Medicaid coverage for all.

Please join Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and IDEO.org on July 15 for a 'A New Vision for the Future of Childcare,' a live discussion featuring revolutionary childcare leaders who are forging a more equitable and reliable future for caregiving. Register here bit.ly/CaregivingConv…

All children—including those who are questioning their gender—need affirmation, support, and love, not the stigma and negative experiences known to harm mental health and wellbeing. My latest in @STATNews. #TransHealthcare statnews.com/2022/06/15/you…

Efforts to deny trans children necessary, gender-affirming treatment has been more about politics than about health.

We must put children’s health first by engaging with humility and acknowledging gender-affirming care is proven to work. statnews.com/2022/06/15/you…

#COVID vaccines provide kids with strong protection against hospitalization and death, but too many children are unvaccinated and remain vulnerable to severe disease. In a new op-ed for CNN, I lay out principles to help all families make the right call. cnn.com/2022/06/08/opi…

What’s one of the most significant pieces of unfinished business in our pandemic response? Vaccinating children.

As we near a potential #vaccination rollout for our youngest children, it's a critical time to examine prior efforts & ensure we do better. cnn.com/2022/06/08/opi…

BREAKING: CDC asks DOJ to appeal mask mandate ruling.

The #MaternalHealth crisis in the United States is felt nationwide, but people of color are disproportionately affected.

Expanding health insurance coverage is key to protecting women and babies before, during, and after childbirth.

We must #ProtectPublicHealth . It's critical for public health officials to have the authority and resources to act quickly and equitably in order to protect and save lives. Thanks for letting me take part in this week's town hall, APHA.

The science is clear that racism and discrimination impact health. The latest Health Affairs on #RacismAndHealth explores the policies and practices needed in the U.S. to build an anti-racist healthcare system.

Learn more: bit.ly/35Wu2jW

Thanks to Andy Slavitt 🇮🇱 🇺🇦 for a great discussion on #COVID19 vaccines and kids. Vaccine authorization is about safety and efficacy; vaccine distribution is about accessibility and equity. Having those four pillars in place helps parents say 'yes' to getting kids vaccinated.