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Today, Art Pharmacy and Mass Cultural Council proudly introduce the launch of the nation’s 1st statewide arts prescription solution in Massachusetts. With this launch, the arts become a recognized healthcare solution. “We know that the arts have healing powers – both for physical and mental health. Massachusetts is proud to yet again be pioneering a transformative medical innovation with the nation's first statewide arts prescription solution,” Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said. “We congratulate the Mass Cultural Council for this incredible achievement and thank Mass General Brigham and Art Pharmacy for their partnership." Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Art Pharmacy, Mass General Brigham #PowerOfCulture #CultureRx
Art Pharmacy has launched in Massachusetts with the first statewide arts prescription program in the US. Further, as a company focused on improving the health and well-being of our members, we are pleased to share that Mass General Brigham has joined this effort specifically to support stress management and its impact on hypertension. Mass General Brigham President and CEO, Anne Klibanski, MD, explained, “We will focus this care at the primary care sites where patients are at most risk, given the long-standing disparities in blood pressure control for underserved communities. This initiative will work in parallel with our clinical equity efforts and our commitment to a personalized, quality experience for every patient at Mass General Brigham.” “We know that the arts have healing powers – both for physical and mental health," noted Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. "Massachusetts is proud to yet again be pioneering a transformative medical innovation with the nation's first statewide arts prescription solution.” Art has long been recognized for its impact on physical and mental health. With the launch of Art Pharmacy’s program in Massachusetts, the arts become a recognized healthcare solution. Art Pharmacy is grateful to have partnered with Mass Cultural Council to lay the groundwork for this statewide rollout over the past few years. Read more on Art Pharmacy's Massachusetts launch here: https://lnkd.in/gK8-Tyka.
Brilliant! Am a fan of music 🎶 therapy & more forms of healing our minds and bodies. Kudos!
This is so exciting! Excited to see where this goes and hope more statesjead this direction!
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2wCongratulations & thank you to all those stewarding this project! The initiative comes at a pivotal moment in the US. Outside the commonwealth - even in places like NYC - funding for the arts is being cut at record rates. I know this initiative will make a positive impact here in Massachusetts, but I hope it will also provide data that will revitalize support for the arts nationwide. 👏🏻