Dr. Len's Blog: Musings on Life, Health, Policy and Politics
Len Lichtenfeld MD MACPA moment of sanity for an insane world through reflections on life, health, policy, politics and whatever else comes to mind
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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With All The Shit, Life Can Still Be A Blessing: Maine Version
—Moody Beach, Wells, Maine May 21, 2026
With all the shit, life can still be a blessing
Can you imagine starting a blog writing a message like that?
Well, imagine no more:
That is what I wrote, and that is what I meant.
Sandra a...
The Government Pandemic Response Is Fractured, And Ghostbusters Can't Fix It
—Courtesy ChatGPT May 13, 2026
It is 3 AM in a hotel room in Washington DC and I can’t sleep.
My brain is stuck on the immortal words of that famous philosopher of our era, Yogi Berra:
“It is like déjà vu all over again.”
This sl...
It's Time To Rethink Our Approach To Primary Care
—Courtesy ChatGPT May 4, 2026
It is no secret to regular readers that I am a big fan of primary care.
I have been a “specialty” and primary care doc at different times in my career, as well as a patient with chronic and occasionall...
Quick Take: My Answer To AI And The Email Deluge
I promise not to do this too often, but I had to bring some levity into the discussions:
Sandra captured Riley responding to my emails. Next thing you know he will be writing the blog. Maybe it will be an improvement!
This Is How It Ends: When You No Longer Trust What Formerly Reputable Federal Agencies Recommend For Your Health
—Courtesy ChatGPT April 28, 2026
It wasn’t really much of a moment as those things go, but after it happened it struck me right away that I had done something I had never dreamed I would do:
I completely disregarded a discussion of...
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I am an oncologist committed to advancing cancer care, prevention, treatment and the public's health. Having been involved in public policy for many years I look forward to sharing my journey with you, especially those who are later in life like me.
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