Artists in Healthcare Manitoba

Healing through the Arts

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Music as Therapy, March 2022

Donor-funded arts program aids in recovery for thousands annually When Ernie Jones takes something on, he gives it his all. Now retired, he taught at a local elementary school for 32 years. He has bowled in the same league for the past 62 years (and with the same team for the past 46!). Jones took
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More stories from George

I don’t think that words alone can express the impact of these music programs, but I will try my best! This has been a particularly sombre year. Covid restrictions have prevented us from doing group programs and for months residents have been practically confined to their rooms. Though our staff continues to do amazing work,
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July 2021 George Bajer-Koulack

It has been an amazing opportunity to do regular music programs for such an extended period of time. I’ve really been able to develop some great relationships with residents. There’s quite a group of music enthusiasts now. Some of the staff tell me certain residents are so excited for my programs that they show up
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Healing power of music tapped for healthcare workers

“A virtual pilot study to investigate how music therapy can improve the mental health of healthcare workers has been launched by Simon Fraser University and Music Heals. The study will focus on the healing effects of music on healthcare workers who are at a higher risk of developing PTSD, trauma, depression and other mental health
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Art and Recovery at CAMH

While art in hospitals is believed to provide comfort and promote recovery, it’s still a donor-driven effort. WENCY LEUNG HEALTH REPORTER TORONTO, PUBLISHED DECEMBER 25, 2020 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-while-art-in-hospitals-is-believed-to-provide-comfort-and-promote/ Please refer to Artists in Healthcare’s annual report to read about our Art in Hospital Donation program which has recieved $359,000 of donated art given to Manitoba hospitals over
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Telus Future Friendly Foundation

Artists in Healthcare are delighted that the Telus Future Friendly Foundation awarded $10,000 to fund a very successful songwriting program at the Manitoba Adolescent Youth Treatment Centre. Songwriting has provided incredible outcomes with youth, allowing them to express feelings and have meaningful and healing conversations safely. Here are some comments from young songwriters: “Thank you
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Jesse Popeski makes the music happen!

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.

Thank you to the Aspers

Our deepest gratitude to The Gail Asper Family Foundation and The Asper Foundation for their continued support of Artists in Healthcare.  While some of our programs are suspended until is it safe to be back inside healthcare, we’re working on virtual music programming and our Art at the Bedside program continues to make art kit
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