After the successful 2022 Giving Tuesday Crowdfunding Campaign, the ICARE Foundation’s Healing2Music Program was officially launched in February 2023. Each month since then, a different one-hour music performance arrives in the lobby of St. John’s Episcopal Hospital, delivering the healing power of music to patients, their families, and team members.
Many authors, thinkers, performing artists and neuroscientists have shared thoughts and evidence about music’s healing potential. In fact, the right music has the power to heal, to cleanse, and to uplift your entire being. Research shows that music can help:
- Manage stress
- Improve blood pressure
- Alleviate pain and improve pain tolerance
- Improve outlook and overall mood
By supporting this program, you help us create an environment that provides better person-centered experiences and healthcare outcomes. Not to mention, some tuneful vibes!
The annual operating cost for this program amounts to $12,000. For those interested in underwriting all or a portion of this initiative, please reach out to Executive Director Nancy Leghart at nleghart@ehs.org.
