MVRMC Offers “Healing Arts” Special Event Slated for December 22

Date:  December 16, 2005

Magic Valley Regional Medical Center is proud to present a special musical event on Thursday, December 22, beginning at 12 p.m. in the main lobby of the medical center (650 Addison Avenue West, Twin Falls). Several professional musicians will be playing “Music as Medicine” for patients, visitors, staff and physicians. 

“Music as Medicine” is a pilot program at MVRMC to address the emotional needs of patients and families by creating a soothing, compassionate hospital environment. Musicians will be available to play in different areas of the hospital as part of the “Healing Arts” program beginning in 2006. The “Healing Arts” program encourages healing through a holistic approach that uses humor, music and contact with pets to reduce stress, and speed healing. 

The public is invited to join us for December 22 sampling of warm and soothing sounds that will soon be heard throughout the hospital environment and upon request. 
Opportunities are available for those who wish to share their time and talents as part of the program. 

Call Loraine Devey, Director of Volunteer Services at (208) 737-2006 for more information or to schedule an audition. 

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(News Editors: For more information call Jody Tremblay, Director of Community Relations at 
737-2807.)