Programming
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Music in Health Care Symposium
On Wednesday, February 7, over 150 people gathered for the Music in Health Care symposium—a one-day series of presentations and panels hosted by the Center for Performing Arts Medicine (CPAM) focusing on the various uses of music in health care. Attendees were greeted by the tranquil melodies of guitarist Jimmy Smith as they arrived at… Continue reading
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The Art of Empathy: Humor, Improv, and Empathetic Communication
In health care, empathy is key to effective, compassionate communication. Houston Methodist’s Dr. Gerald H. Dubin believes empathy can be strengthened through humor. CPAM offers an improv class with ComedySportz Houston for Houston Methodist employees. Improv, short for improvisation, is a type of theatre in which people engage in acting or roleplay with no script… Continue reading
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Lessons from the Impressionists: Art Experiences for Physicians
Many artists have shared strong, even famous friendships: Van Gogh and Gauguin, Degas and Cassatt, Cezanne and Pissarro. Their relationships led artists to collaborate with and draw inspiration from their peers. These artists, their relationships and the ways their works complemented one another’s were the focus of Lessons from the Impressionists, a class designed specifically… Continue reading
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Voices: Musical Stories from the Cancer Journey
Sometimes music captures what words alone cannot. That’s why music therapists Ashley Lundquist and Sarah Rossi helped create Voices, a musical album comprising 15 songs written by patients undergoing cancer treatment at Houston Methodist. “Many people don’t know what it feels like to be in this position,” says Ashley. “This gives a small look into… Continue reading
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Bloom: Art, Flowers, and Employee Enrichment
Bloom, an artmaking process and artwork installation, has provided opportunities for employees to create, share and take in art. Stephi Cham profiles how CPAM Employees Arts Enrichment specialist Melissa Aytenfisu implemented the project at Houston Methodist Hospital. Continue reading
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- Voices: Musical Stories from the Cancer Journey
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