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Health, Art & Culture Curated
Explore the intersection where health and art intertwine, enriching lives beautifully

Health, Art & Culture Curated

Explore the intersection where health and art intertwine, enriching lives beautifully
Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy Malcom06.15.2613 min read

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic…

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice Aull06.12.26

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and…

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah Wright06.11.26

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine,…

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Rudy Malcom05.29.26

The film highlights the peril of love that…

Conundrum by Jan Morris 

Conundrum by Jan Morris 

An exploration of gender identity, transformation, courage, and…

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Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy MalcomJun 15, 202613 min read

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Russell TeagardenJun 9, 20268 min read

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in health care ahead.

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Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy MalcomJun 15, 2026

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Jun 12, 2026

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within…

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Jun 11, 2026

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and…

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Jun 9, 2026

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in…

Post Grid #7

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy MalcomJun 15, 2026

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Jun 12, 2026

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within…

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Jun 11, 2026

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and…

Post Grid #7

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy MalcomJun 15, 2026

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Jun 12, 2026

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within…

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Jun 11, 2026

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and…

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in…

Post Module #1

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy Malcom Jun 15, 2026 13 min read

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice Aull Jun 12, 2026

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within institutional waiting spaces.

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah Wright Jun 11, 2026

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and psychological collapse through symbolism.

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Russell Teagarden Jun 9, 2026

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in health care ahead.

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Rudy Malcom May 29, 2026

The film highlights the peril of love that demands possession.

Post Module #1

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy Malcom Jun 15, 2026 13 min read

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice Aull Jun 12, 2026

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within institutional waiting spaces.

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah Wright Jun 11, 2026

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and psychological collapse through symbolism.

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Russell Teagarden Jun 9, 2026

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in health care ahead.

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Rudy Malcom May 29, 2026

The film highlights the peril of love that demands possession.

Post Module #2

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy Malcom Jun 15, 2026 13 min read

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice Aull Jun 12, 2026

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within…

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah Wright Jun 11, 2026

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and…

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Russell Teagarden Jun 9, 2026

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in…

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Rudy Malcom May 29, 2026

The film highlights the peril of love that demands possession.

Post Module #2

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy Malcom Jun 15, 2026 13 min read

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice Aull Jun 12, 2026

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within…

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah Wright Jun 11, 2026

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and…

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Russell Teagarden Jun 9, 2026

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in…

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Rudy Malcom May 29, 2026

The film highlights the peril of love that demands possession.

Post Module #2

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy Malcom Jun 15, 2026 13 min read

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice Aull Jun 12, 2026

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within…

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah Wright Jun 11, 2026

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and…

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Russell Teagarden Jun 9, 2026

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in…

Post Module #2

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy Malcom Jun 15, 2026 13 min read

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice Aull Jun 12, 2026

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within…

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah Wright Jun 11, 2026

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and…

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Russell Teagarden Jun 9, 2026

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in…

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Rudy Malcom May 29, 2026

The film highlights the peril of love that demands possession.

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy Malcom Jun 15, 2026 13 min read

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice Aull Jun 12, 2026 2 min read

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within institutional waiting spaces.

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah Wright Jun 11, 2026 5 min read

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and psychological collapse through symbolism.

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Russell Teagarden Jun 9, 2026 8 min read

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in health care ahead.

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Rudy Malcom May 29, 2026 4 min read

The film highlights the peril of love that demands possession.

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy Malcom Jun 15, 2026 13 min read

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice Aull Jun 12, 2026 2 min read

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within institutional waiting spaces.

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah Wright Jun 11, 2026 5 min read

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and psychological collapse through symbolism.

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Russell Teagarden Jun 9, 2026 8 min read

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in health care ahead.

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Rudy Malcom May 29, 2026 4 min read

The film highlights the peril of love that demands possession.

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy Malcom06.15.2613 min read

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice Aull06.12.262 min read

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within institutional waiting…

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah Wright06.11.265 min read

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and psychological collapse…

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Russell Teagarden06.09.268 min read

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in health care…

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Rudy Malcom05.29.264 min read

The film highlights the peril of love that demands possession.

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Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search…

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search…

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within institutional waiting spaces.

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and psychological collapse through symbolism.

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface…

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface…

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in health care ahead.

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

The film highlights the peril of love that demands possession.

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy Malcom15 Jun 2026

A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice Aull12 Jun 2026

George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within institutional waiting spaces.

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah Wright11 Jun 2026

Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and psychological collapse through symbolism.

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in health care ahead.

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Rudy Malcom29 May 2026

The film highlights the peril of love that demands possession.

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Interview with John O’Connor: Magic Mushrooms and the Search for Meaning

Rudy MalcomJun 15, 202613 min read
A conversation with the author about today’s psychedelic renaissance 
The Waiting Room by George Tooker

The Waiting Room by George Tooker

Felice AullJun 12, 20262 min read
George Tooker’s haunting painting reveals anonymity, isolation, and powerlessness within institutional waiting spaces.
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Sarah WrightJun 11, 20265 min read
Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting tale exposes patriarchal medicine, isolation, and psychological collapse through symbolism.
Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Two Long-Hidden Stories about Barriers to Health Care Surface and Still Relate

Russell TeagardenJun 9, 20268 min read
Two unknown stories from the past forewarn of problems in health care ahead.
Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Obsession and “The Yellow Wallpaper” 

Rudy MalcomMay 29, 20264 min read
The film highlights the peril of love that demands possession.
Conundrum by Jan Morris 

Conundrum by Jan Morris 

Richard RatzanMay 27, 20263 min read
An exploration of gender identity, transformation, courage, and the lifelong search for authentic selfhood.
Meet the MedHum Team: Dr. Steven Field 

Meet the MedHum Team: Dr. Steven Field 

Dave HsuMay 26, 202619 min read
A conversation exploring medical humanities, empathy in medicine, technology’s impact, and the evolving doctor-patient relationship.
Alphonse Daudet and Intractable Pain

Alphonse Daudet and Intractable Pain

Jack CoulehanMay 26, 20266 min read
Alphonse Daudet’s little book invites us to imagine ourselves living, at least for a little while, in the land of pain
Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy

Autobiography of a Face by Lucy Grealy

Felice AullMay 25, 20263 min read
Lucy Grealy links childhood cancer, disfigurement, and the complex, fragile search for identity in her poignant memoir.
See you on the Other Side by Matthew Wong

See you on the Other Side by Matthew Wong

Gretl LamMay 21, 20263 min read
A solitary figure confronts distance and memory in a haunting landscape of home, absence, and emotional isolation themes
The Beginnings of American Medicine: Pennsylvania Hospital Museum

The Beginnings of American Medicine: Pennsylvania Hospital Museum

Guy GlassMay 20, 20264 min read
A fascinating journey through Philadelphia’s historic Pennsylvania Hospital Museum reveals the origins of American medicine today.
Isles

Isles

José Luis Marín AznárezMay 11, 20268 min read
Illness, emotion, story, and the interconnectedness of it all; a meditation on a park bench, on the verge of death
Skunk Hour by Robert Lowell

Skunk Hour by Robert Lowell

Richard RatzanMay 4, 20265 min read
A confessional masterpiece depicting mental isolation through striking animal imagery and defiant, indomitable spirit.
Chasing a Disease that was Chasing Him: The Plague Years by Dr. Ross Slotten

Chasing a Disease that was Chasing Him: The Plague Years by Dr. Ross Slotten

Russell TeagardenMay 3, 20266 min read
A physician’s memoir tracing compassion, loss, resilience, and survival through the devastating early decades of the AIDS epidemic.
Call Me by Your Name 

Call Me by Your Name 

Dustin BrinkerApr 27, 20265 min read
A tender summer in 1980s Italy reveals desire, identity, and the unforgettable ache of first love.
Meet the MedHum Team: Dr. Jacalyn Duffin

Meet the MedHum Team: Dr. Jacalyn Duffin

Dave HsuApr 23, 202620 min read
David Hsu sits down with physician and historian Dr. Jacalyn Duffin to catch up about life, medical humanities and MedHum. 
The Conjure-Man Dies: A Mystery Tale of Dark Harlem by Rudolph Fisher  

The Conjure-Man Dies: A Mystery Tale of Dark Harlem by Rudolph Fisher  

Jacalyn DuffinApr 22, 20262 min read
A 1930s Harlem murder mystery featuring Frimbo, a brilliant Conjure-Man, with science, faith, and suspense.
A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr 

A Civil Action by Jonathan Harr 

Jacalyn DuffinApr 21, 20268 min read
A gripping account of the Woburn leukemia cluster and its lasting impact on environmental health, law, and public trust.
The Broken Column by Frida Kahlo 

The Broken Column by Frida Kahlo 

Felice AullApr 15, 20263 min read
Frida Kahlo transforms personal trauma and chronic pain into powerful visual meditations on body, identity, and survival.
Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green

Everything is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green

Jacalyn DuffinApr 13, 20263 min read
A narrative exploring tuberculosis through history, inequality, medical progress, and global injustice.
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