Medmic

The Hidden World of Chronic Disease

Susan Baumgaertel MD practices Internal Medicine “virtually’ from Seattle, WA.

She is the founder of www.myMDadvocate.com and the informational website, www.MenopauseMenu.com

Estelle

By Michael Mark

Originally published in Alaska Review and subsequently in the chapbook, Visiting her Queens Is More Enlightening than a Month in a Monastery in Tibet (Rattle Prize Winner, 2022).

I’m a Journalist. Apparently, I’m Also One of America’s “Top Doctors.”

Companies cash in by calling physicians “Super Doctor,” “Best Doctor” or “Top Doctor” and then selling them opportunities to boast about the honor. Experts call the accolades a “scam.” Giving me one highlights the absurdity.

This story was written by Marshall Allen.

It was originally published by Propublica.org

https://www.propublica.org/article/top-doctors-award-journalist

Surviving Miscarriage

Joan Baranow PhD is a Professor of English at Dominican University in California.

This poem appears in her forthcoming book, “A Slight Thing, Happiness” (Saint Julian Press 2022).

Surviving Miscarriage

Joan Baranow, PhD is a Professor of English at Domincan University in California.

Her Poem “Surviving Miscarriage,” was originally published in her book, A Slight Thing, Happiness (Saint Julian Press 2022)

Conference Flair

Created by Peter Valenzuela MD, MBA

Dr. Valenzuela is a primary care physician in Sacramento, CA.

Pulling the Plug

by Anastasia Vassos

Ms. Vassos is the author of “Nike Adjusting Her Sandal ”
Her chapbook “Nostos” will be published by Kelsay.

Artist Twitter: @a_vassos

Artist Instagram: @anastasiavassos

Traces

By Ellen Goldsmith

Ellen Goldsmith is a poet and teacher. Her books include Left Foot, Right Foot, Where to Look, Such Distances and No Pine Tree in This Forest Is Perfect. which won the Slapering Hol Chapbook contest.

Heterodox

By Sydney Lea

Mr. Lea is a former Pulitzer finalist and Vermont’s Poet Laureate from 2011 to 2015.