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Carol Patton

As a freelance journalist for more than 20 years, Carol Patton has written more than 1,000 articles covering healthcare and other topics. She has earned several awards and recognitions for her articles, including the 2012 Health Care Journalism award from the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation. She has profiled more than 100 healthcare professionals with unusual hobbies and is constantly amazed at their talent, commitment and innovations.

Articles by Carol Patton

Rheumatologist’s Musical Career Thrives Despite Medical Condition

Carol Patton  |  November 1, 2014

Dr. Allen Steere nurtures passion for playing piano despite focal dystonia diagnosis

Rheumatologist Spends Time Playing, Recording Music

Carol Patton  |  October 1, 2014

Guitarist Jerry W. Goldberg, MD, carves out time for weekly band rehearsals, occasional performances for charitable causes

Rheumatologist Volunteers as Pilot for Air Medical Transport

Carol Patton  |  August 1, 2014

Howard Epstein, MD, spends weekends piloting planes for Angel Flight Mid-Atlantic

Rheumatologist’s Singing Takes Her to Carnegie Hall

Carol Patton  |  June 1, 2014

Deborah L. Parks, MD, entertains audiences as a part-time performer with St. Louis Symphony Choir, sings at local hospital outpatient center

Rheumatologist Pursues Beekeeping Pasttime

Carol Patton  |  April 2, 2014

Rick Brasington, MD, finds managing bees to harvest lavender honey a sweet hobby

Listen to Rick Brasington, MD, Discuss Beekeeping

Carol Patton  |  April 1, 2014

Rheum after 5: April 2014

Rheum After 5: Rheumatologist Shares Joy of Singing

Carol Patton  |  March 1, 2014

Retired physician Daniel Appelrouth, MD, uses vocal talents to entertain patients, peers, and friends, and raise money for hunger charities

Rheum After 5: Rheumatologist Finds Joy in Photography

Carol Patton  |  January 1, 2014

Professional photographer and rheumatologist Adegbenga A. Bankole, MD, revels in the combination of science and art intrinsic to practicing medicine, capturing images

Rheum After 5: Rheumatology Physician Assistant with Arthritis Trains For New York City Marathon

Carol Patton  |  November 1, 2013

Athlete Victoria A. Merrell, PA-C, MPT, says running helps her maintain balance in her life

Rheum After 5: Air Force Rheumatologist Fine-Tunes Art of Violin Making

Carol Patton  |  September 1, 2013

Violin enthusiast Jay Higgs, MD, says hobby blends craftsmanship, art, history, and science of acoustics

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