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What's Up, Doc?
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Stories are medicine for the soul, but in this hour, stories of real medicine. Hospital residencies, doctor visits, and difficult diagnoses. This episode is hosted by Suzanne Rust. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.
While in prison, Michael Fischer takes advantage of his medical condition.
Leanna House find a unique way to cope with her mastectomy.
Oscar Saavedra takes a stab at being a phlebotomist.
Cancer patient Gwen Carmen tries to learn how to die.
After giving birth, Elizabeth Gray is in denial about her mental health.
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04:56
Here’s Looking at You
by Leanna House
Leanna House find a unique way to cope with her mastectomy.
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06:08
Brand New White Coat
by Kris Catrine
Kris Catrine describes her first night on call in a children's hospital.
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Michael Fischer
Michael as a child with his mom after his first heart surgery.
Michael with his grandmother.
Michael more recently with some of his nieces and nephews.
Leanna House
Leanna in the hospital.
Oscar Saavedra
Oscar on the job.
Kris Catrine
Krs on the day of her white coat ceremony.
Kris in her white coat.
Elizabeth Gray
Elizabeth with one of her sons.
Elizabeth's sons.
The music in this story
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The Drift - Uncanny Valley
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Chilly Gonzales - Manifesto
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Portico quartet - Prickly Pear
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Victor Wooten - U Can't hold No Groove
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Charlie Rouse - Merci Bon Dieu
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Frootful - October
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Dustin O'Halloran - An Ending, A beginning