Truth & Toxins: Dr. Soon-Shiong’s Vision for the LA Times and America’s Health | 12.21.24Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong discusses his editorial reforms at the LA Times aimed at promoting diversity and eliminating bias while addressing the rising threat of toxic chemicals associated with increasing cancer rates. He critiques current healthcare leadership for lacking competence, particularly concerning the regulation of harmful substances like PFAS. Soon-Shiong emphasizes the necessity for awareness and action in public health and advocates for significant healthcare reforms, proposing a data-driven approach to enhance patient care and prioritize preventative health over reactive sick care.
- Dr. Soon-Shiong emphasizes the importance of presenting a range of perspectives at the LA Times, as well as the critical need to confront rising health issues linked to toxins, particularly in the food supply.
- The rising cancer rates among younger demographics are alarming and potentially linked to unregulated toxic chemicals in the environment.
# Los Angeles TimesThe publication where Dr. Soon-Shiong has initiated editorial reforms to foster a diverse range of viewpoints.
