Irene Mathieu, MD, MPH
Irène Mathieu, MD, MPH, an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, was featured on With Good Reason (airing on 138 NPR stations nationally) discussing how poetry can help address challenges faced in the healthcare field.
The Covid-19 pandemic revealed numerous weaknesses in our healthcare system, including treatment inequality and provider burnout. Dr. Mathieu, also a writer, believes that poetry can play a small but meaningful role in addressing these challenges. In this interview, she offers poetry recommendations for those in the medical field who wish to enhance their empathy and focus on equity in healthcare.
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