Getting Dopesick: Four Angles on the Opioid Crisis
We explore the opioid crisis through investigative journalism, dramatization, narrative nonfiction, and fiction, highlighting diverse perspectives beyond Biomedicine.
A Lifespan the Length of a Dog’s: Illness as Loss in the Novel So Much For That
Exploring illness as loss: financial, sociopsychological, and clinical impacts through the lens of literary fiction and personal experience.
I Hold You Still?: Poet Micheal O’Siadhail Explains Parkinson’s Disease in Sonnets
A poet's sonnets capture the emotional and clinical journey of Parkinson’s, offering unique insights beyond conventional biomedical understanding."
Beautifier or Destroyer: Tuberculosis in Two Paintings
Art reveals how tuberculosis intertwines with societal perceptions, from suffering and destruction to the convergence of illness and beauty ideals.
Six Kopeks or Your Life: Two Short Stories about Health Care Professionalism and Access
Timeless stories reveal persistent challenges in healthcare professionalism and access, prompting reflection on modern practices and their enduring implications.
Sweet Sand of Time: James Dickey’s poem Diabetes with Dr. Jack Coulehan
Poetry enriches the understanding of type 2 diabetes, bridging the gap between medical experience and patient emotions in healthcare.
When the Bolt Touches Flesh: Living with Epileptic Seizures
Exploring seizures through literature and film reveals their profound impact on individuals, enhancing understanding of epilepsy's physical and emotional challenges.
Holes and Lobotomies: Seeing and Feeling Migraine
Exploring literary depictions of migraines enriches understanding of their impact, highlighting personal experiences and healthcare implications for sufferers and caregivers.