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"Biopsy" by Marjorie Maddox

About the poem: "For the past two years, after a suspicious biopsy, I have been passed from one specialist to another, trying to rule out several worst-cast medical scenarios."

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Brian Kuzik shares the story, "Pushing and Pulling," in the most recent issue of Pulse. The piece discusses conflict within decisions made in patient care as well as challenges in medical school rotations.
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"visiting memory care" by Susan B. Auld.
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"Moment of Truth" by Nancy J. Rennert. A physician spends years quietly navigating medicine with hearing loss -- until one patient encounter leads her to finally say it out loud. pulsevoices.org/stories/mome...

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"Biopsy," by Marjorie Maddox
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About the poem: “For the past two years, after a suspicious biopsy, I have been passed from one specialist to another, trying to rule out several worst-case medical scenarios.”

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"death watch" by LeRoy Gorman
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"To Find Comfort" by Sara Kohrt
Oil on linen
36×48

About the artwork: “Grief is such a funny thing: In most ways it is extraordinarily isolating... This piece centers on the idea of finding comfort within yourself in those isolated moments."

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"The Screening" by Karen Curran
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A raw, unfiltered look at caring for aging parents while quietly battling your own health.

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"the ultrasound gel" by Jessica Allyson
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Highlighting the most recent poem, "Still Cold," by Maria Terrone. pulsevoices.org/poems/still-... ❤️‍🩹🏥

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"empty wheelchair" by C.X. Turner
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"The Call" by Julie R. Rosenbaum

There's a medical emergency on board, and a doctor on the flight must react quickly. pulsevoices.org/stories/the-...

#medicine #medicalhumanities #pulsevoices #healthcare #emergency #medsky #flight #flying #airplane #stories #writing #reflection #narrativemedicine

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"Remembering My Patients" by Alan Blum
About the artwork: "A sketch of a patient I made many years ago during my forty years as a family doctor.”
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#art #medicine #pulsevoices #medicalhumanities #sketch #patient #care #patients #physician #medsky

Entering 2026, we want to highlight "Textures," a compilation of our 2025 haiku submissions! ✍️❤️
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"shorter days" by LeRoy Gorman
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Happy Holidays! Today, we're highlighting the haiku, "Last Christmas," by Tracy Davidson. 🎄❤️ pulsevoices.org/haiku/last-c...

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#art #visual #memory #sketch #nostalgia #pulsevoices #creativity #memories #nature #reflection #medicalhumanities

Excerpt from "Common Cause" by Kendra Fleagle Gorlitsky

About the poem: "It is my honor to examine and care for people who once drew fire for their courage in resisting despots and injustice."
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The Quiet Work of Dying" by Christopher M. Smith -- insightful reflections from a nurse working in hospice. pulsevoices.org/stories/the-...

#healthcare #pulsevoices #medicalhumanities #dying #elderly #geriatrics #hospice #endoflife #reflection #appreciation #life #death

"care home" by Chen-ou Liu.
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Read "Dr. Poetry" by Kate Rosenblum below. Her piece highlights the power of connecting patients and physicians through literature.

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Today, we're highlighting the recently published haiku "Election Day," by Roberta Beary. ❤️‍🩹🏥 pulsevoices.org/haiku/electi...

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