Full house at The Avid Reader in Davis California for a book talk about my memoir, Inspired and Outraged: The Making of a Feminist Physician. Engaged and responsive multigenerational audience. Went out with friends to celebrate at a fabulous Burmese restaurant.
Urgent health update: Consequences of war on Gaza, West Bank/East Jerusalem, Lebanon, Yemen - May 9, 2025
Read and share widely: See the list of action items!
The Power of Physicians in Dangerous Times
from the New England Journal of Medicine
"In the end, the moral test of society is how well it cares for all its people, especially the ill, the forgotten, and those who have been left behind. But societies don’t pass this test by default. They require people who are willing to speak up boldly and unapologetically for the dignity and well-being of others. Physicians have the power to be these people. When we summon the strength to act, our courage becomes contagious. Our actions encourage others to find their voice, and together we build collective power to protect the health of our patients and our nation."
By targeting European Hospital and Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, the Israeli military is further decimating Gaza’s already devastated medical system.
Bread not Bombs for Gaza
The Israeli starvation of Gaza is targeted by the UK-based Doctors in Unite in this emergency statement. Especially if you are a HealthCareWorker, please sign and share widely.