Rural Medicine

Healing with Common Herbs in the Appalachian Wise-Woman Tradition - Blackberry Cove is a celebration of spiraling seasons, 'grandmother herbs', plants, 'cove creatures', traditional wisdom, and legends found in one small Appalachian mountain glen. Inside you'll find: a month-by-month guide to common herbs found in field and forest; uncovered healing powers; botanical descriptions; medicinal and culinary recipes, and myths and stories passed from one generation to the next. Full color pastels and watercolors illustrate the herbs and the Appalachian landscape they inhabit. Now walk with ...

Prepare to be captivated by the enigmatic tale of Alexandra Braxton as she confronts her dire prognosis.Sensing the fleeting nature of her existence, she embarks on a daring escapade, uprooting her entire life to seek solace on a secluded island. Little does she know that her impending demise will thrust her into a whirlwind of astonishing adventures and unexpected romance. Enter Xavier Longman, a seasoned trauma counselor, summoned to the island to lend support to the anguished families ensnared in the clutches of terminal illness at the renowned St. Belina hospital. Eager to assist his ...

Standing in the trauma room of an emergency department is like standing at ground zero of a nuclear reaction, only it's not radiation that is released - but stories. Stories that are told and retold, sometimes just until the end of the shift, but sometimes for decades.

Embark on an unforgettable journey as you delve into the world of medical practice through 'Healing in the Hamlets’. A collection of captivating short stories that walks you through the unique experience in pursuit of healing in rural India. Witness the unwavering resilience and positivity that prevails, touching the lives of both caregivers and patients alike. Through these fascinating tales, be reminded of the incredible power of empathy that connects us all in the most profound ways.

The Power of Suffering is psychologist David Roland’s personal investigation into the nature of human suffering. When our world is turned upside down, what does it do to us, how do we survive it, and, most importantly, how can we grow as a result? David takes the lived experience of eleven...

In Deep Water Dream, Roedde recounts stories from her long career - from working with a Cree community in developing a medical dictionary in their own language, to training community-based health workers, to delivering Amish babies in her own home. Roedde redraws the boundaries between physician and community, strengthening the capacity to care for those close by, and offers a hopeful and powerful example to the rest of the world.

A deadly drug. A doctor who won’t back down. When Dr. Craig Groseman uncovers a pharmaceutical cover-up, he becomes a target. A powerful drug company is hiding lethal side effects, and anyone who gets too close to the truth disappears. As threats close in and the stakes rise, Craig must risk everything—his career, his family, and his life—to expose the conspiracy before it’s too late. A fast-paced medical thriller filled with suspense, betrayal, and shocking twists—Fatal Remedies will keep you on edge until the very last page.