tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post116220725180862339..comments2024-03-26T00:25:34.026-04:00Comments on Not Running a Hospital: Sweet MusicPaul Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17065446378970179507noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-1162335945495934032006-10-31T18:05:00.000-05:002006-10-31T18:05:00.000-05:00I work at Cedars-Sinai and we have a program throu...I work at Cedars-Sinai and we have a program through volunteer services called, “Music for Healing”, where volunteers, including two harpist perform for our patients. It's a fantastic program and something every hospital should consider implementing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-1162261890910912632006-10-30T21:31:00.000-05:002006-10-30T21:31:00.000-05:00I am delighted that Nancy's beautiful music is so ...I am delighted that Nancy's beautiful music is so highly regarded by our patients. The days that I encounter Nancy on my way in for my shift, I absolutely feel stress reduction! I always look forward to her bright smile and kind words. I think the music program is a great success!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-1162260068428253442006-10-30T21:01:00.000-05:002006-10-30T21:01:00.000-05:00I plod through the hospital on my way to cancer ch...I plod through the hospital on my way to cancer check-ups, or to visit a hospitalized loved one. The first note of the harp -- not my favorite instrument, incidentally -- makes me look up and lifts my spirits. It is a sign of<BR/>LIFE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-1162241746432792342006-10-30T15:55:00.000-05:002006-10-30T15:55:00.000-05:00That really is amazing. I could see the music as a...That really is amazing. I could see the music as a source of comfort to the young and old. I would have to imagine that there could be many real effects in terms of stress reduction for your staff and patients!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-1162222700266773632006-10-30T10:38:00.000-05:002006-10-30T10:38:00.000-05:00This is truly wonderful. A fine example of a hospi...This is truly wonderful. A fine example of a hospital with enough vision to expand the way it treats both patients and visitors. Efforts like this will result, I believe, in better patient outcomes as hospitals realize the very real value of treating the whole patient.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com