Is it possible for a cancer patient to forget she has the disease? To want to come to the hospital – even when she’s not scheduled for treatment? Innovative arts in health care programs around the country have made it so. While research has shown that exposure to different art forms can improve medical outcomes for patients, NAPH members have taken the healing power of the arts beyond clinical results. From strategically placed art on hospital walls to hands-on projects to live music and performance, NAPH members are using the power of art not only to enhance the experience of those healing, working and visiting in their facilities, but also to strengthen relationships with community members and local artists. Continue Reading