Stories by Joseph V. Sakran

I am a trauma surgeon and gunshot survivor who has experienced byzantine health insurance coverage firsthand. I understand why people are furious

Ovarian cancer is hard to detect and usually deadly. Preemptively removing fallopian tubes during other abdominal surgeries could save hundreds of thousands of lives

After a chaotic week in which gun safety measures were struck down by the Supreme Court and enacted by Biden, the time to act is now

The CDC’s recent move highlights the growing problems that arise when federal agencies ignore scientific data

Addressing health inequities in the U.S. requires social and historical context

We need to establish directors for health equity at the state level

Back President Joe Biden’s plan to invest $5 billion in programs proved to reduce shootings

As we build back from one public health crisis, we must take steps to address another

As physicians, we believe that recognizing it begins with understanding our own privilege and biases