The Medical Rhetoric Standing Group (MRSG), associated with the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC), is seeking nominations for the following positions: At-Large Member · Create CFP for standing panel and share it with the communication officer for posting · Facilitate the process of arranging the […]
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Interview with Dr. Shanna Cameron, Issue 8.4
Dr. Shanna Cameron’s article, “Embodying Expertise: The Influence of Online Information in Health Decision Making” will soon be published in Issue 8.4. In this interview, assistant editor, Amy Reed, interviews Dr. Cameron to learn more about the advantages of taking a rhetorical approach to studying […]
Third Thursday Schedule for ’25-’26 AY!
We are excited to share the Third Thursday schedule for this academic year. Third Thursday meetings offer an informal space to discuss current Rhetoric of Health and Medicine (RHM) scholarship and form working relationships with others in the field. Join us for our first informal […]
Interview with Dr. Megan Eatman, Issue 8.3
Dr. Megan Eatman’s article, “Boundaries of Science in an Online Parenting Community” was recently published in Issue 8.3 of the RHM journal. In this interview, assistant editor, Amy Reed, interviews Dr. Eatman to learn more about the origins and implications of her work. AR: You […]
Interview with Dr. Christa Teston and Addison Torrence, Issue 7.4
Dr. Christa Teston and Addison Torrence’s article, “Durability, Portability, and Responsivity in Rhetorics of Health and Medicine (RHM)” was recently published in Issue 7.4 of the RHM journal. Assistant editor, Amy Reed, interviewed them to learn more about their approach to collaboration and their hopes for […]
Election Announcement and Call for Nominations: Rhetoric of Health and Medicine (RHM) Society
As announced at the 2023 RHM Symposium, the process of formalizing a Rhetoric of Health and Medicine (RHM) Society is currently underway. A basic Society framework was created in 2019 as part of the RHM Symposium’s evolution into a standalone nonprofit entity that also encompasses […]
Interview with Dr. Jaclyn Wells, Issue 7.2
Dr. Jaclyn Wells’ article, “Just Follow the (Ten) Steps: Breastfeeding Education in Baby-Friendly Hospitals” was recently published in Issue 7.2 of Rhetoric of Health and Medicine. In this interview, Assistant Editor Amy Reed, asked Dr. Wells about her personal experiences with her research subject matter, […]
Issue 7.1: Interview with Dr. Ruby Mendoza
Dr. Mendoza’s article, “Toward a Queer and (Trans)formative Methodology for Rhetoric of Health and Medicine: Institutional Critique,” was recently published in Issue 7.1 of Rhetoric of Health and Medicine. In this interview, assistant editor Amy Reed asked Dr. Mendoza about the relationship between story and […]
Interview with Tyler Snelling: Issue 6.3
Interview with Tyler Snelling, author of “Beyond Biomedicine: Finding Care in Embodied Memories of Food.” Snelling’s article was recently published in Issue 6.3 of Rhetoric of Health and Medicine. In this interview assistant editor Amy Reed asked Snelling about his work with the Women of […]
CFP: Special Issue of Rhetoric Of Health and Medicine, “‘Down Home, Down the Street’: Examining Rural Health in the Rhetoric of Health and Medicine”
Rhetoric of Health & Medicine Special Issue CFP ‘Down Home, Down the Street’: Examining Rural Health in the Rhetoric of Health and Medicine Guest Editors: Justiss Wilder Burry (Tarleton State University), Melissa Stone(Appalachian […]