International Collaboration
Arts-In-MedicineWe collaborate with various universities and organizations in order to promote and develop arts and health programming in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Several projects were developed in South Africa between 2007 and 2013. Since that time we have expanded our outreach to include Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana.
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Zomba Mental Hospital – Zomba, Malawi
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St. Andrew’s Hospital-Mtunthama, Malawi
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Kataira HIV Women’s Support Group-Lilongwe, Malawi
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Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital – Pediatric Oncology Ward – Blantyre, Malawi
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Power Tag Income for Guardians or Orphaned and Vulnerable Children-Mangochi, Malawi
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Power Tag Income for Guardians or Orphaned and Vulnerable Children-Mangochi, Malawi
Music at the Bedside of a hospice patient in rural South Africa
Music at the Bedside of a hospice patient in rural South Africa
Body Mapping -Study Abroad at University of Cape Town
Body Mapping -Study Abroad at University of Cape Town
Clinical Services
Healing Arts and Creative Encounters for patients and families, as well as staff and providers at The University of New Mexico Hospitals
Education
Healing Arts Certificate Program for undergraduate and graduate students, healthcare professionals, and the community-at-large. One of the six courses offered is an optional study abroad course in southern Africa
Research
Various projects to evaluate the program as a whole as well as specific interventions for specific populations
Community Outreach
Projects to promote and develop arts and health initiatives in local and regional community organizations and healthcare facilities
International Collaboration
Work with various international organizations and universities to promote and develop arts and healthcare programming in other countries; several projects currently underway in southern Africa