Infection prevention demands strength—but when vulnerability is praised in men and penalized in women, leadership becomes performance, not authenticity. It’s time to challenge that imbalance.
Matthew D. White, MPH, CIC
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Matthew D. White, MPH, CIC, is the manager of infection prevention and epidemiology at Highland Hospital, part of Alameda Health System in Oakland, California. He has worked in infection prevention since June 2020, following previous public health and military service roles. His experience spans academic medical centers, trauma hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities throughout California.
Articles by Matthew D. White, MPH, CIC
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