A Heartfelt Tribute to Health Policies: Readers Share Poetic Praise

There’s nothing quite as captivating as a health policy dedicated to love. This season, our readers expressed their affection through poetry about surprise medical bills, bird flu, healthcare expenses, and more. Here are some of the top picks, featuring the grand prize winner brought to life through illustration by our staff artist, Oona Zenda.

1st Place

Runner-Up

What should I make for my valentine? Maybe a cake so lovely and divine! But raw milk and eggs with flu risk won’t do. Maybe some fluoridated water would suit you?

– Holly Ainsworth

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Measles are red. Chickenpox is blue. Let’s stick with vaccines To fight covid and flu.

– Arielle Levin Becker

The donut hole is closed, my dear; Our Part D costs are tagged. Let’s hope our love stands strong Just like the Inflation Reduction Act.

– Brandy Bauer

My love for you is akin to the rising percentage of healthcare in GDP. It expands each year without fail.

– David Schleifer