Dara Kass

Dr. Jerome Adams, former U.S. Surgeon General, shares insights on public health communication failures and societal challenges during COVID-19. Dr. Mike Varshavski, known as Dr. Mike, highlights systemic issues that contributed to the crisis. Dr. Dara Kass recounts her frontline experiences and the misinformation that hindered collective action. Dr. Tom Frieden, ex-CDC Director, emphasizes the importance of effective communication and the need for future public health investments. The debate raises critical questions about accountability and the role of society in managing health crises.

Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency medicine physician and healthcare equity advocate, joins Dr. Esther Choo, a science communicator and racism/sexism opponent, alongside Dr. Jenny Beck-Esmay, an educator passionate about gender equity. They explore the FemInEM 2.0 initiative, sharing personal stories that highlight the challenges women face in healthcare, particularly during the pandemic. The trio discusses the implications of EMTALA on reproductive rights, emphasizing the need for community resilience and advocacy in emergency medicine.

Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency medicine physician and former Regional Director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is joined by Dr. Monica Saxena, an assistant professor at Stanford and advocate for reproductive justice. They delve into how the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) shapes access to reproductive health services. The discussion highlights the legal challenges post-Dobbs v. Jackson, the tension between state laws and federal protections, and the critical need for greater awareness of patient rights and physician advocacy.