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Why some physicians turn to creative writing as an outlet

Rebecca Cerio — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:52:00 +0000

Upstate pediatrician Ann Botash, MD, who has been journaling for years, will read a portion of her short story “Whistling Willy’s Love Song” that recently won a Bruce Dearing Writing Award, presented by Upstate’s Center for Bioethics and Humanities (CBH). Botash, who is joined by the CBH’s Deirdre Neilen, PhD, will share what writing does for the health care professional, and why physicians sometimes turn to creative writing as an outlet. All submissions to the contest also receive consideration for publication in CBH’s journal, The Healing Muse.

The importance of caregivers in healing

Rebecca Cerio — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:53:30 +0000

In honor of National Poetry Month, we are joined by Dr. Deirdre Neilen, to share a very moving essay about the importance of caregivers and families, and their role in healing. Neilen is the editor of Upstate’s The Healing Muse, the annual journal of literary and visual art published by Upstate Medical University’s Center for Bioethics & Humanities. The journal features fiction, poetry, narratives, essays, memoirs and visual art, particularly but not exclusively focusing on themes of medicine, illness, disability and healing. The Healing Muse – Order Your Copies Today!

The inspiring story behind the latest cover of The Healing Muse

Rebecca Cerio — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:33:27 +0000

Dr. Deirdre Neilen, editor of The Healing Muse, shares the inspiring story behind the cover of the latest issue of the annual journal of literary and visual art published by Upstate Medical University’s Center for Bioethics & Humanities. Artist Marguerite McDonald began her visual journey shortly after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and her paintings became the inspiration for her friend Marylou DePietro’s poems “Acceptance” and “Snow on the Brain”, featured in Dr. Neilen’s previous interview.

Listen to an interview with artist Marguerite McDonald’

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The Healing Muse launches its 12th issue

Rebecca Cerio — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:31:05 +0000

Dr. Deirdre Neilen, editor The Healing Muse, shares the latest issue of the annual journal of literary and visual art published by Upstate Medical University’s Center for Bioethics & Humanities. The journal features fiction, poetry, narratives, essays, memoirs and visual art, particularly but not exclusively focusing on themes of medicine, illness, disability and healing.

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5/27/12 The Healing Muse – Upstate’s Literary Journal

Rebecca Cerio — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:50:36 +0000

Deirdre Neilen, editor of Upstate’s literary journal The Healing Muse, shares three pieces that talk about the illness experience from the point of view of the support team.

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4/8/12 The Healing Muse

Rebecca Cerio — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:05:06 +0000

Dr. Deirdre Neilen, editor of Upstate’s award-winning literary journal The Healing Muse, shares prose selections from its 11th anniversary issue.

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10/30/11 The Healing Muse – Upstate’s Literary Journal

Rebecca Cerio — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:34:39 +0000

Deirdre Neilen, editor of Upstate’s literary journal The Healing Muse, discusses the importance of a medical school publishing a literary journal, as the latest issue is launched.

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Elijah Dut, nurse practitioner student and writer, talks about an essay that he wrote for last year’s Healing Muse journal called “Why I am So Skinny” about choosing between bread or pants that would allow him to attend church services.