Health Humanities Consortium

About the health humanities

The Health Humanities is the study of the intersection of health and humanistic disciplines (such as philosophy, religion, literature), fine arts, as well as social science research that gives insight into the human condition (such as history, anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies.)

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*Adapted from the National Library of Medicine’s definition for Medical Humanities

Conferences

Join us for annual HHC Conferences, an international convening of scholars, practitioners and students that promote health humanities scholarship, education and practices at the intersection of the humanities, arts, and social sciences in health, illness and health care.

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Membership

Get discounted access to conferences, vote on issues, join working groups, and support the cause.

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Curricular toolkit

The HHC Curricular Toolkit is a collection of resources for people and institutions interested in building a health humanities program at their university or college. Whether a major, minor, certificate, pathway, masters or doctoral degree, this toolkit has the information you need to complete your proposal.

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Recent Highlights

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November 25, 2024

Health Humanities Consortium News Form

We have created a new form for Health Humanities Consortium members to submit news to be posted to our social… Read More
October 3, 2024

Congratulations new Steering Committee members & officers

Congratulations to the these new (and re-elected) members of the HHC Steering Committee Also, a hearty welcome to our new… Read More
May 19, 2022

Health Humanities Syllabus Repository

The Health Humanities Consortium, in collaboration with the Medical Futures Lab at Rice University, is pleased to introduce the Health… Read More
October 22, 2021

HHC Job Board

Whether you are searching for a new faculty member to join your institution or you are a job seeker looking… Read More