Cell 2 Soul: The Humane Health Care Blog

Death with Dignity

Only In America

 

Insurance Woes

 

Dr. Oz

New Yorker 5/21/2012

Al Ross, Cartoonist and Centenarian

Al Ross, whose droll cartoons featuring married couples, bar habitués, anthropomorphic animals, philosophizing prisoners, art and publishing world denizens, anachronistic mythological figures and loyal Mets fans appeared in The New Yorker for more than 60 years, died on Thursday in the Bronx. He was 100.

Link to Full Obit

Antidepressants

A New Disorder

Alan Blum Gallery

 

I don’t see why they have to have
all those syllables
just to say one word.
I like older doctors.
They seem to talk to you more.
Just like you talkin’.
Younger doctors seem to be in such a hurry.
I had one doctor,
used to have to chase him,
grab onto his white coat.
Flittin’ up and down the hall.
You want to ask him somethin’
you have to run him down.

Artist Bio:  Alan Blum is a family physician who has been an influential force in the battle against tobacco.  As a resident, he founded "Doctors Ought to Care," DOC, a militant physician anti-smoking organization.  In creative moments, Dr. Blum sketches his patients and adds their poignant words.  His drawings comment powerfully on the patient-physician dyad.  We will feature his them every week or so in the "Alan Blum Gallery."  You may reach Alan Blum at Email. He will appreciate your comments.

Run, HIke, Blog

from the New Yorker (September 2009)

Swine Pooh Moment

Sent to us by Claire McManus.  Greatly appreciated.