DOCTOR CHUCK RADIS
Dr. Chuck Radis brings a unique, eclectic perspective to his writing and is the author of Go by Boat, Island Medicine, Wildflowers of Casco Bay, and John Jenkins: the Mayor of Maine.
Throughout his years as both a primary health care physician and later, as a specialist in rheumatology, Dr. Radis has published both in peer-reviewed scientific journals and in the popular press. He has written on empathy and kindness in medicine, the narcotic epidemic, and the logic of expanding Medicare for all Americans. As the founder and medical director for the Maine-African Partnership for Social Justice, he has developed programs in the Kiryandongo United Nations Settlement in Uganda where he partners with refugee groups in innovative public health programs.
Published Works
Go By Boat is “…by turns hilarious, moving, and instructive—but above all, entertaining—-the real-life characters—most of them stubborn Maine islanders—are characters indeed, and I’m happy to have met them.”
—Monica Wood, author of The One-In-A Million Boy and When We Were the Kennedys.
Wild Flowers of Casco Bay is the perfect Birthday or Holiday gift for Maine friends interested in the islands of Casco Bay off the coast of Southern Maine.
Island Medicine “…puts a human face on the personal and physical challenges of practicing medicine. [Radis] joins the ranks of writing physicians such as Abraham Verghese and the late Richard Selzer.”
—Lloyd Sachs, books critic, Chicago Tribune and Kirkus Reviews
John Jenkins: Mayor of Maine captures the exuberance and proud legacy of a champion for Lewiston and Auburn who gave inspiration and hope to countless people throughout the region and the state of Maine.”
—Governor Janet T. Mills.
Social Justice & Non-Profit Work
Dr. Radis’ international work began in South Sudan after working with South Sudanese refugees in Portland Maine. He co-founded the Maine-African Partnership for Social Justice (www.mapsj.org) with his wife, Sandra Radis, and Dr. Daniel Crothers. Join us for this in-depth look beyond the headlines into the lives of South Sudanese leaders and the people with the privilege of working with them. I present to you Solidarity Song by Catherine Boyle.
Enjoy these Short Stories by Doctor Chuck
