The Future of Healthcare Depends on Clinicians Who Dare to Lead

Welcome back, dear colleague!

How can clinicians drive meaningful change in healthcare this year? That’s the question we tackled in our latest LinkedIn Live conversation featuring three inspiring leaders:

✔️ Dr. Lisa Patel – Pediatrician, climate health advocate, and Executive Director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health, Founder of NorCal Symposium on Climate Change and Health Equity
✔️ Dr. Somava Saha – Healthcare innovator, equity leader, and President and CEO of Well-being and Equity (WE) in the World and Executive Lead of the Well Being In the Nation (WIN) Network
✔️ Amy Staley – Clinical Nurse Manager at NYP/Weill Cornell, global nurse leader, advocate for nursing equity. 

Key Takeaways from the Discussion

🩺 Clinicians Have to Step Beyond the Clinic
Healthcare professionals can no longer afford to see advocacy as separate from their work. Climate change, fighting health inequities, or addressing policy failures are all issues that can and should be addressed by clinicians, as they are uniquely positioned to lead change.

🌎 Healthcare is Global—And So Are Its Challenges
There are a variety of causes clinicians can focus on - climate disasters affecting public health , health equity, policy decisions impacting medical resources, and linicians must engage in conversations beyond their immediate practice. International collaboration and local activism go hand in hand.

🛑 Structural Racism in Healthcare Needs Urgent Attention
Systemic inequities mean that health outcomes are often predetermined by race, geography, and socioeconomic status. Initiatives like Justice Squared aim to dismantle these barriers, but clinicians must push for accountability within their own institutions.

💬 Advocacy is an Obligation, Not an Option
Clinicians have a moral responsibility to challenge policies that harm patients. Advocacy doesn’t always require large-scale movements—sometimes, it’s about being there for people, making their voices heard, sharing stories, and standing in solidarity with marginalized communities.

🔥 Courage is Contagious—And Necessary for Change
Many clinicians fear professional risks when speaking up, but as Lisa Patel reminded us: "They can’t come after all of us." The more clinicians stand up together, the stronger the movement for equitable healthcare.

What’s Next?

💡 Ready to take action? Here’s how:
✅ Watch the full LinkedIn Live conversation: https://youtu.be/_FA65zH0mvg 
✅ Follow People Power Health for more discussions on advocacy, healthcare reform, and leadership: https://www.linkedin.com/company/84484445

Coming Soon: The Courageous Clinicians Community!

During our conversation, we’ve heard multiple examples and ideas that spark courage and it is clear that healthcare needs bold voices, fearless advocates, and collective action. That’s why we’re proud to share that the Courageous Clinicians Community will officially launch on March 10th! 🎉

This is more than just a community, it’s a space where clinicians and public health professionals come together to learn, grow, and lead change on issues like climate health, mental well-being, immunization, health equity, and more.

Why Join?

💡 Build deep connections with peers through action-focused learning teams.
📚 Gain real-world advocacy skills with practical courses & workshops.
🗣️ Engage in meaningful discussions on the toughest healthcare challenges.
🎙️ Join live events with inspiring changemakers in healthcare.
🤝 Get 1:1 coaching from experienced mentors & the People Power Health team.

💬 Who is this for?
✔️ Clinicians & public health professionals ready to take action.
✔️ Changemakers passionate about transforming healthcare.
✔️ Lifelong learners eager to lead and grow together.

This is your chance to be part of something bigger. The Courageous Clinicians Community isn’t just about discussion, it’s about action and turning advocacy into impact.

📅 Doors open March 10th, so be the first to secure your place here!

Until next time,

People Power Health Team