Music Therapy
Mercy Medical Center's music therapy program, the only one of its kind in the
region, helps patients in the healing process. CD players were donated
by Wal-Mart, along with CD music donated by employees and patients' families, and
have made a real difference in our patients by reducing stress and helping them relax
and take their minds off their illness. The program has had such a positive effect on
patients and their wellness, and has been a wonderful success.
Health experts say music is beneficial to the healing process and can:
- boost immune function, helping the body fight illness and speed healing.
- reduce muscle tension and improve physician coordination.
- be used in physical and neurological rehab programs to help disabled patients
"repattern" repetitive movements after accidents and illnesses.
- help women in labor use less medication during childbirth.
Call Michelle Bass at (479) 338-8000, or e-mail
Michelle.Bass@Mercy.net for more information.
