Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, is leading the charge to not just "flatten the curve" but "plank it." Women who work in medicine say these chief medical officers are points of pride and inspiration for their field. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)Hemans, a family doctor who is currently working in a COVID-19 assessment clinic, said it's unfortunate that it's taken a public health crisis to show these women can shine. These portraits, from left, of Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Dr. Theresa Tam, Dr. Bonnie Henry and Dr. Eileen de Villa by artist Mandy Stobo are featured on T-shirts. chief medical officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has gained praise and immense respect for her measured yet humane response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: CBC News April 02, 2020 20:55 UTC