SELECT MEDIA SINCE JOINING RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (April 1, 2018-Present)
Balance of Power on Bloomberg TV and Radio, Interviews with David Westin
National television appearances (live) YouTube link
· Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and Ebola (October 11, 2022)
· CDC director lays out agency overhaul (August 18, 2022)
· Covid and Public Health Messaging (July 29, 2022)
· Covid, including Paxlovid rebound (June 7, 2022)
· Potential fall/winter Covid wave and need for additional federal resources (May 10, 2022)
· Overturn of CDC mask mandates (April 20, 2022)
Additional television appearances
Flanagan, Brenda. Should CDC recommend more tests, longer isolation for COVID-19 patients? (August 2, 2022). NJ Spotlight News link
Ritter, Bill. Abortion Inequities. (June 30, 2022). LIVE The Countdown, Eyewitness News ABC 7, New York. link
Stanton, Lilo H. NJ has strong abortion law, but not necessarily easy access. (May 4, 2022). NJ Spotlight News link
What does it mean for abortion rights in New Jersey if Roe v. Wade is overturned? (May 03, 2022) News 12 NJ link
Vannozzi, Briana. New COVID-19 guidelines for K-12 schools prompt varied reactions. (February 24, 2022). NJ Spotlight News. link
Flanagan, Brenda. Many seek fourth vaccination as omicron cases spike. (January 4, 2022). NJ Spotlight News link
Cooper, Melissa Rose. Mixed reaction to CDC’s new COVID-19 guidelines. (December 30, 2021). NJ Spotlight News link
Flanagan, Brenda. COVID-19 boosters: more than 1 million in NJ now eligible under new CDC rules (September 24, 2021). NJ Spotlight News link
Gagis, Joanna. Health experts are alert for potential twindemic of flu and COVID-(September 23, 2021). NJ Spotlight News link
Dr Leslie Kantor: mild flu seasons makes future vaccine matching tricky. (December 18, 2021). AJMC link
Dr Leslie Kantor on communicating importance of receiving both flu, COVID-19 vaccines. (November 12, 2021) AJMC News link
Gagis, Joanna. Experts advise COVID-19 care during holidays, winter. (October 18, 2021). NJ Spotlight News link
Pontual, Jorge. Globos at Play. Does sexual abstinence policy work? TV appearance. (February 20, 2020). News Sem Fronteiras GLOBOSATPLAY Brazillian Globosatplay link
Additional media:
Flammia, Dino. (December 1, 2022). Racism’s influence on health less noticeable to NJ residents with greater privilege. NJ101.5 link
Lake, Lydie and Quealy, Rory. COVID limited number of health care providers in abortion services: study. (November 14,2022). The GW Hatchet link
Akpan, Nsikan and Lewis, Caroline. Is monkey pox an STI? Why the answer matters for slowing New York’s outbreaks. (August 9, 2022). Gothamist link
Branigin, Anne. Miami-Dade rejects sex-ed textbook in test of state’s anti-LGBTQ law.. (July 22, 2022). The Washington Post link
Wong, Aliaa.and Yancey-Bragg, N’dea. 'Set them up for failure': Sex education not required in many states where abortion is or will be banned. (July 2, 2022). USA TODAY link
Sanchez, Dana. Fact check: Obama had chance to codify Roe v. Wade but chose not to prioritize it. (May 05, 2022). Moguldom Nation link
Pizarro, Max. New Jersey women, allies take to the streets after Roe v. Wade decision leaks. (May 3, 2022). Insider NJ link
Difilippo, Dana. Governor Murphy urges Congress to protect abortion access in advance of Supreme Court ruling. A leaked opinion appears to signal the high court will rule against Roe. (May 3, 2022). New Jersey Monitor link
Doctor-Loeb, Hannah. Putting the sexy in safe sex. Experts have long been calling for education programs to include the pleasures of sex. A new meta-analysis looks at the effects of doing so. (February 14, 2022). Slate link
Delgado, Carla. Will you need a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose? (February 14, 2022). VeryWellHealth link
Mock, Jillian. When states ban books about sex, what should physicians do? (January 20, 2022). Medscape link
Morabito, Charlotte. Unplanned pregnancies cost the U.S. over $5.5 billion in 2018 but sex education still leaves students with questions. Here’s why. (December 21, 2021). CNBC. link
Blakemore, Erin. Teens aren’t receiving enough sex education, study says. (November 30, 2021). The Washington Post link
Only half of teens receive minimum standards for sex education. (November 24, 2021). EndocrinologyAdvisor Health Day News link
U.S. adolescents getting less sex education now than 25 years ago, study finds. (November 9, 2021). Health News News. link
Weintraub, Arlene. Should you worry about breakthrough infections if you’re vaccinated? Some precautions might be wise. (August 24, 2021). Market Watch nextavenue.org link
Schumann, Megan. Improving vaccination rates in vulnerable communities. (August 3, 2021). Rutgers Today link
Loiaconi, Stephen. 'We're not crying wolf here': CDC releases data, defends new mask guidance. (July 30, 2021). ABC 6 link
Kunzmann, Kevin. Is there risk of flu outbreaks in the 2021-22 season? (July 29, 2021). ContagionLive link
Berger, Stephanie. COVID-19 affects adolescent and young adults sexual and reproductive health. (June 18, 2021). Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, Public Health Now link
Yates, Riley. Where in N.J. residents say they are least likely to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (April 17, 2021). NJ.com link
Fassett, Caroline. Here’s the latest on how to schedule a COVID vaccine and where you can find help. (April 16, 2021). NJ.com link
Miller, Janel. FDA waives mifepristone’s in-person dispensing requirement. (April 13, 2021). Healio.com link
Kausch, Katie. Only 54% of older N.J. residents are vaccinated. Here’s how each county is doing. (April 11, 2021). NJ.com link
Loiaconi, Stephen. As more states ease restrictions, experts urge continued caution. (March 10, 2021). ABC 6 link
Fassett, Caroline. Every N.J. COVID vaccine site handles appointments differently. Here’s how to register in every county. (January, 26, 2021). NJ.com link
Ruiz-Goiriena, Romina. Federal government wants Americans to buy groceries online, but most people on SNAP can’t. (January 24, 2021). USA Today link
Edelstein, Michelle. Faculty receives prestigious alumni award. (December 22, 2020). Patch.com New Brunswick NJ link
Yates, Riley. We asked health experts to debunk 5 common coronavirus myths. Here’s what they said. (December 20, 2020). NJ.com link
Kent, Spencer. The worst pandemic in a century has ravaged Newark and its Black community. (December 10, 2020). Star-Ledger NJ.com link
Verbanas, Patti. During covid, older adults should avoid the grocery store. (December 3, 2020). Futurity link
Loiaconi, Stephen. As infections surge, Thanksgiving tests public tolerance for coronavirus restrictions. (November 24, 2020). ABC 6 link
Politi, S. (2020, November 22). How the hell did we let this happen again, New Jersey? Star-Ledger, The: Web Edition Articles (Newark, NJ). NewsBank link
Dickinson, Grace. These are the questions you should ask before going on a date during the pandemic. (November 11, 2020). Philadelphia Inquirer link
Williams, Joseph. Saving sex ed during COVID-19. With the pandemic-fueled pivot to online education, experts are hoping sex ed won’t get lost in the fray. (October 29, 2020). USA Today link
Barfield Berry, Deborah and Stanley, Kameel. In New Jersey’s most segregated county, racism and coronavirus made a ‘vicious circle’. (October 12, 2020). USA Today link
Shekaran, Gopna. Rutgers professor discusses abortion medication controversy. (September 26, 2020). The Daily Targum link
Ao, Bethany. How to practice healthy relationship skills during the pandemic. (August 11, 2020). The Philadelphia Inquirer link
Matthau, David. Telemedicine has become the new normal in NJ. (August 9, 2020). NJ 101.5. link
Kuperinsky, Amy. Women in masks, men in denial: Why some say they won’t cover up to fight COVID-19. (August 9, 2020). NJ.com True Jersey link
Loiaconi, Stephen. Fauci says 'diversity of response' undermined US efforts to contain coronavirus. (July 31, 2020). ABC News link
Ursillo, Jen. The pandemic is a big problem for young people’s sexual health. (July 13, 2020). New Jersey 101.5 link
Miller, Janel. Doctors dismayed over supreme court ruling restricting birth control access. (July 10, 2020). Healio Special Report: Health Care and Politics link
Star-Ledger Editorial Board. The Supreme Court just defied Trump on abortion. Will it do so again? A Q&A with Dr. Leslie Kantor. (July 6, 2020). Star-Ledger, New Jersey Newspaper link
Shanes, Alexis. In a pandemic, young people lose access to birth control and vaccines against STDs. (July 3, 2020). New Jersey Herald link
Miller, Janel. Health experts welcome Supreme Court’s decision preserving abortion access. (June 30, 2020). Healio Special Report: Health Care and Politics link
Flammia, Dino. Access to contraceptive care in NJ impacted by COVID-19 crisis. (June 24, 2020). NJ 101.5 link
Loiaconi, Stephen. Public health officials grapple with threats, protests as they fight to contain outbreak. (June 23, 2020). ABC News link
COVID-19 affects adolescent and young adults sexual and reproductive health. (June 18, 2020). Advancement of Science (AAAS), EurekAlert link (also appeared in ScienceDaily.com, Rutgers.edu, newswise.com, outlookindia.com, medicalxpress.com)
Henderson, Emily. (June 18, 2020). COVID-19 pandemic affects sexual and reproductive health of young people. News Medical life Sciences link
Tripathi, Namrata. Children should be taught about 'sexual pleasure', say comprehensive sex education proponents. (May 28, 2020). Meaww.com link
Loiaconi, Stephen. Mask requirements spur threats, violence as tensions rise over coronavirus restrictions. (May 4, 2020). WSYX - ABC6 On Your Side link
Barro, Argemino. How Trump's 'America First' put the world on a plate for China (and the coronavirus). (April 16, 2020). El Confidencial link
Gaskin, Corey. America’s sex ed sucks. Sex tech is trying to fill the void. (February 1, 2020). The Manual link
Casada, Leticia and Londoño, Ernesto. Brazil under Bolsonaro has message for teenagers: save sex for marriage. (January 26, 2020). The New York Times link
Schweich, Cindy. Want your kids to get factual, age-appropriate info about sex? There are apps for that. (January 22, 2020). The Record link
Annex, Rachel. Public health professors assist with family planning project in underdeveloped countries. (January 21, 2020). The GW Hachet link
Alobawone, Maud. Both Democrat and republican likely voters strongly support sex education in schools. (October 15, 2019). Reddit.com link
Han, Daniel. Rutgers study stresses sex education in schools. (October 14, 2019). The Daily Targum link
Biryukov, Nikita. Almost all Americans want sex ed, polls say. (October 14, 2019). New Jersey Globe link
Aleshire, Peter. Local teen pregnancy rates well above state and national average. (October 11, 2019). The White Mountain Independent link
Votaw, Ann. 3 ways to discuss the consequences of sexting with your teens. (August 2, 2019). Family Circle
Mantel, Barbara. Sexually transmitted diseases. Does the surge in cases spell a crisis? (February 22, 2019). CQ Researcher link
Rodriguez, Victoria. 3 texting services that help teens when sex ed can’t. (February 22, 2019). Mashable link
Ragupathi, Aparna. Leslie Kantor discusses her role in public health, sex education. (February 5, 2019). The Daily Targum link
Klass, Perri. Why is children’s masturbation such a secret? (December 10, 2018). New York Times link
Garisto Pfaff, Leslie. A leader in sexual and reproductive health poised to influence policy worldwide. (November 19, 2018). Rutgers Today link
Barry-Jester, Anna Maria. Sex ed is about more than just sex. (September 5, 2018). Five ThirtyEight link
Aschwanden, Christie. What does science tell us about sex ed? (September 4, 2018). FiveThirtyEight link
Verbanas, Patti. Rutgers names Leslie Kantor chair of new public health program. (April 23, 2018). New Brunswick Patch link
PUBLISHED OP/EDS
Halkitis, Perry and Kantor, Leslie. A tale of two pandemics: Lesson we haven’t learned. (February 17, 2022). The Asbury Park Press
Halkitis, Perry and Kantor, Leslie. Trump, COVID-19 and the human cost of disinformation. (October 4, 2020). Star-Ledger NJ.com link
Kantor, Leslie. Trump’s Supreme Court pick means women’s health care is under attack. (October 1, 2020). Star-Ledger NJ.com link
Kantor, Leslie. A guide to promote behavior change during the COVID-19 pandemic. (April 22, 2020). Medium link
Lindberg, Laura and Kantor, Leslie. This Valentine's Day, demand better sex education for kids. (February 13, 2020). Romper.com link
Halkitis, Perry and Kantor, Leslie. STDs are on the rise, thanks to recent laws and policies, 2 Rutgers health experts say. (November 4, 2019). Star-Ledger and NJ.com link
Kantor, Leslie. Access to abortion is already challenging. It’ll be worse with Kavanaugh. (August 26, 2018). Newark Star-Ledger and NJ.com link