Doctor and mom. Organizer on climate, health care access, community. Former Doctors for America and Made to Save. Health Care Without Harm, Roon, and other various pursuits. All posts are my own.https://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3mvarrcmohs24We gathered at Union Square Park 14th Street The closest we could get To Ground Zero Everything south of us A disaster zone Trying to recover The smallest bit of people Whose families despaired Of having anything to bury A sea of candles And tributes And photos Oh, the photos of the missing 1/211 Sep 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvarrcmohs24https://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3mvaqpyjjvk2c343 All these years later The number comes instantly comes to mind 343 Flowers and teddy bears at every fire station Notes from children Candles Funerals for weeks Leaders with decades of hard wired courage Young new grads Running toward danger I’m so sorry we lost you all And all you tried to save11 Sep 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaqpyjjvk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3muo3xt2whs2sNever seen a storm like this Nonstop flashing sky Reflecting in the drenched streets below Roars seemingly from the heavens themselves Humbling to any human Awake to witness How small we are indeed Grateful for these walls, windows, and roofs Keeping us from washing away In Nature’s midnight flex [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 04:12 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3muo3xt2whs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3miyy4psj2s24Yesterday, I listened to Artemis II's Christina Koch describing Earth surrounded by blackness. We are all so alike, kept alive by our precious planet. Then, I checked the news in a panic after the President threatened to annihilate a whole nation. Which world do you choose? I pick Christina's.08 Apr 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyy4psj2s24https://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3mitzu4uxrc2cListening to the #Artemis2 lunar flyby. The back and forth between the crew and the science lead is a balm for the soul. I am riveted by the joy and wonder of science, curiosity, teamwork, and deep preparation. These people are the role models I want for my children.06 Apr 2026 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitzu4uxrc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3majxhqnqws2xFlying over the green hills of California, these turning windmills feel like hope. #MOMSky #MedSky22 Dec 2025 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3majxhqnqws2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3m6a75zsnx22lDoctor friends! Roon has just launched a physician community - a virtual doctor's lounge where we can share clinical knowledge and experiences. I'm a Founding Physician and am having so much fun connecting with colleagues around the country. Come join me at www.roon.com!22 Nov 2025 16:18 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6a75zsnx22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3m2ly7qwfts2e6 Surgeons General: RFK Jr is a threat to the health of Americans. Appointed by every Republican and Democratic President since George Bush Sr, they join with one voice today. My doctor friends around the country agree with them. Please share: wapo.st/3VTALll https://wapo.st/3VTALll07 Oct 2025 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2ly7qwfts2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3lv4mz6giik2xPlease consider a donation to a fundraiser for a beautiful woman, Elenora, a devoted single mother who faced many challenges with a smile on her face and recently passed away. I mentored her daughter, who is raising funds to give her mom a proper funeral. https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-honor-elenoras-life-funeral-fundraiser?attribution_id=sl:d6bef734-ed8d-406e-b080-8ee25b1aea61&lang=en_US&ts=1753644438&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=sms #MOMSky29 Jul 2025 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv4mz6giik2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3luxpocodc22lIf you're looking for pockets of hope and inspiration as I am: here's a fantastic video about a hospital in Colombia creating sustainability - cleaner air, cleaner water, less toxic waste, healthier people and planet. It's part of Health Care Without Harm's global work. https://youtu.be/y78oBieWvQY?si=2IHHzyl3s-dK17DL27 Jul 2025 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3luxpocodc22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3lt3evfjeik2vI still believe that people matter. I still believe that we all benefit when we make sure all of us have what they need to thrive - education, health, food, clean air and water. I want to believe that many more people agree than you’d think from today’s news. #MOMSky #MedSky03 Jul 2025 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt3evfjeik2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3lstrvlj5gs2kCall Congress at 202-224-3121 and tell them to #VoteNO! [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jun 2025 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3lstrvlj5gs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3lstrmspigc2kMy friend, pediatrician Dr. Abhay Dandekar shares the real world impact on health of HR. 1 and Medicaid cuts. Please share. #MOMSky #MedSky #VoteNO30 Jun 2025 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3lstrmspigc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3lstpphkfz22kI'm a primary care doctor and a mom. I can think of few things that are as important to our lives as our health. Call Congress and tell them: Their budget bill is bad for our health. Call them every day that health matters. #MedSky #MOMSky30 Jun 2025 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3lstpphkfz22khttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3lpmjdfitfs26Really great piece calling on philanthropy to take concrete steps to "Act Boldly Now" and "Act Boldly For the Long Term" to save lives and strengthen high-impact NGOs. https://ssir.org/articles/entry/foreign-aid-funding-philanthropy-covid #MedSky #MOMSky [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 May 2025 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpmjdfitfs26https://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3lpjt7plxtc2nDespite all the upheaval, public health is continuing to do its work to keep the American people healthy. Leading public health organizations are hosting a free public webinar on the State of the Measles Outbreak on May 27. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/measles-2025-the-state-of-the-outbreak-tickets-1363449737869 #MOMSky #MedSky [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 May 2025 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpjt7plxtc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3lp7ncmw34s2bReally helpful read by my friend Dr. Evan Saulino for anyone fighting for Medicaid and rural health access: We’re rural Oregon doctors. Medicaid cuts will disproportionately hurt rural Oregonians. https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/05/14/were-rural-oregon-doctors-medicaid-cuts-will-disproportionately-hurt-rural-oregonians/ #MOMSky #MedSky15 May 2025 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7ncmw34s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dralicechen.bsky.social/post/3lp7mj3rxuk27Even today, physicians have outsized power to push our society to protect people's health. My perspective piece in NEJM with hubby Vivek Murthy is out in print today and has an audio interview attached too. Please take a look, share, and let us know your thoughts! nej.md/42ThILc #MedSky #MOMSky https://nej.md/42ThILc15 May 2025 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:55adx5q45mjsqgr5alks3tua/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp7mj3rxuk27