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Dr. Patricia Brennan: first nurse & woman Director of the National Library of Medicine

(L to R) Director Patricia Brennan, Michael Green, Ellen Forney, and MK Czerwiec before the National Library of Medicine Graphic Medicine discussion panel. Photos by Chia Chi Charlie Chang, courtesy of National Library of Medicine

 

On March 1st, the National Library of Medicine celebrated the launch of their new exhibit and collection: “Graphic Medicine: Ill-Conceived and Well Drawn” which was guest curated by cartoonist & mental health activist Ellen Forney.

It was my great pleasure to speak with Dr. Patricia Brennan, the first nurse and first woman to serve as Director of the National Library of Medicine. We discuss graphic medicine, its importance, and its applications. Hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it. To learn more about the Graphic Medicine collection/exhibit at the National Library of Medicine, including an online curriculum for both middle grade and college students, go to https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/graphicmedicine/index.html

Follow on Twitter: @NLMdirector @ComicNurse  @ellen_forney
Listen to the interview here:
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mk.czerwiec@gmail.com

MK Czerwiec, MA, RN, is the artist-in-residence at the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, where she focuses on graphic medicine, end-of-life care and caregiving support. Ms. Czerwiec is exploring ways comics can contribute to public health policy and improve end-of life care. Her work spearheads innovative communication methods for health messaging that amplify the narratives of those living with illness and the caregiving that positively impacts policy implementation. She co-manages GraphicMedicine.org and is currently on a speaking tour for her book, Taking Turns: Stories from HIV/AIDS Care Unit 371. See her website, comicnurse.com.

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