Poetry and Fiction

Poems and short stories to enhance our understanding and appreciation of blood and human experiences of health, healing, and disease

About Poetry and Fiction

This section is edited by Dr. Charles Bardes and Dr. Kristin LaFollette, and the poems and short stories are written by both emerging and established poets and writers. This section emphasizes what it means to be human and live and exist in a body, specifically zeroing in on blood as a source of life, healing, and connection but also pain, illness, and disease. This focus encourages a more empathetic approach to patient care as readers consider human experiences of health, healing, and disease. 

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