Arts in Medicine for Cancer Patients
About this Event
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
Event Details
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