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Arts in Medicine for Cancer Patients

Thursday, December 5, 2024 11am to 12pm

+ 8 dates

  • Thursday, December 12, 2024 11am to 12pm
  • Thursday, December 19, 2024 11am to 12pm
  • Thursday, December 26, 2024 11am to 12pm
  • Thursday, January 2, 2025 11am to 12pm
  • Thursday, January 9, 2025 11am to 12pm
  • Thursday, January 16, 2025 11am to 12pm
  • Thursday, January 23, 2025 11am to 12pm
  • Thursday, January 30, 2025 11am to 12pm

UAB Arts in Medicine (AIM) seeks to transform the care environment and enhance well-being and healing through creative arts experiences for patients, their families, and staff. Integrating the arts into health care is proven to benefit patients and caregivers in the following ways:

  • Reduced stress
  • Reduction in perceived pain
  • Improved mood
  • Distraction from medical problems
  • Increased self-expression
  • Increased self-confidence

AIM offers programs that feature:

  • Dance and movement – led by Melissa Turnage
  • Visual art – led by Avivi Behel
  • Theatre arts – led by Cristal Brister

As a public institution of higher education, UAB adheres to principles of Free Speech, Civil Discourse and Institutional Neutrality. Freedom of Expression and Use of UAB Facilities Policy allows members of the UAB community to hold events on campus; views expressed do not represent the university, which adheres to institutional neutrality. Events held at UAB are required to comply with all applicable state and federal laws, and participation is not limited based on impermissible criteria (e.g., age, gender, race, national origin, sexual orientation).