Ep. 1117 Lee Norman | The Hidden Lessons from a Military Doctor Who Saw War, Pandemics, & Resilience

Ep. 1117 Lee Norman | The Hidden Lessons from a Military Doctor Who Saw War, Pandemics, & Resilience

From Rounding The Bases With Joel Goldberg by Joel Goldberg

May 5, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 1117

About this episode

Lee Norman shares insights from his extensive career as a military doctor and health secretary during the pandemic.

There are leaders who serve, and there are those who define service itself. Today’s guest is a Colonel and a Doctor who has worn both titles with distinction. Lee Norman spent six decades committed to protecting others, in the Air Force, as a decorated Army officer, and as a physician executive. Known best as the steady handed health secretary that guided Kansas’ pandemic response, he is - above all - a family doctor who understands that medicine is personal. His career has been a fitting capstone to a life spent shaping patient care. And through his devotion to protecting and improving lives, has earned a reputation for being nothing short of consequential. Check out the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rgR13dzzM_A Twitter: https://x.com/SecNorman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lee.a.norman.54

People in this episode

Host: Joel Goldberg

Guest: Lee Norman

Topics covered

  • military service
  • healthcare
  • pandemic response
  • resilience
  • leadership

Keywords

  • military doctor
  • pandemic
  • resilience
  • health secretary
  • patient care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Air Force, Army, Kansas

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