NYC Health + Hospitals expands live concerts for staff, patients, and visitors with new partnership with Sing for Hope
April 30, 2024
New York, NY — NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the expansion of its “Music for the Soul” live concert series in partnership with Sing for Hope. For the first time, the program will offer concerts during night shifts and in locations throughout the hospital outside of the main lobby. This live concert series is in partnership with the Mayor's Office as a way to honor the work of frontline staff at New York City Health and Hospitals during the height of the pandemic and to support local musicians while music venues are closed. It started as a virtual performance in 2020. The program has since transitioned to in-person concerts, featuring New York City-based musicians performing a variety of genres, including jazz, classical, folk, hip-hop, and Latin music. The first concert of the season was held last month at NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx, where musicians Larry Siegel, Hasan Bakr, and Victoria Paterson performed during the night shift, followed by a concert at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens. Ta. Performed by the FAB 4 String Quartet and his JuanMa Trio at New York Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. Music for the Soul is administered by the health system's Department of Medical Arts and funded by the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund.
“The name of this program says it all,” he said Laurie Tisch, Founder and Chairman, Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund. “Music for the Soul brings lots of joy, fun and laughter wherever concerts are held. Music enlivens the atmosphere and helps staff, patients and the community when they need it most, such as when entering and exiting the hospital. We are proud to help expand these concerts to reach people on the night shift, along with all of the Medical Arts Department's other exemplary programs. I am thinking.”
“Music interventions can significantly improve mental health and psychological quality of life,” he said. NYC Health + Hospitals Assistant Vice President of Medical Arts Larissa Trinder. “Holding music concerts in the lobbies and public spaces of New York City Health + Hospital brings communities together and increases joy.” It’s really exciting because it enhances our offering, including the experience on the side.”
“We are thrilled to resume our collaboration with New York City Health and Hospitals at a moment when our world could really benefit from a little hope and harmony after the disruption caused by the pandemic. “Hope is deeply grateful to the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund for uniting our two organizations and providing transformative support for our public health and human services efforts.” Camille Zamora, co-founder of Sing for Hope.
Monica Yunus, co-founder of Sing for Hope “It has been a great pleasure to witness the launch of our partnership over the past year. I am proud of the positive impact Music for the Soul will have on deserving staff, carers and patients. We have no doubt that it will exceed our expectations.'' Hospitals in the NYC Health + Hospitals network. ”
“The Music for the Soul Sing for Hope concert at New York Health + Hospitals/Queens was an uplifting experience for all who had the opportunity to hear it.” . David Weisman, Chief Experience Officer, NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens. “The group performed in the atrium, allowing staff, patients, families, and everyone else to enjoy the beautiful music. You could see the expressions on the faces of those who were there, and many said they were moved during the performance. was heard many times during the concert.
Scientific evidence reveals that music can have a significant impact on health. Music can reduce symptoms of depression, support pain management, provide a safe environment that contributes to healing from trauma, and increase resilience while reducing anxiety and blood pressure. Music improves sleep quality, mental alertness, memory, and overall health and well-being.
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About the Department of Medical Arts at NYC Health + Hospitals
Arts in Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals uses the literary, visual, and performing arts to promote mental health and healing for all patients, their families, employees, and the greater community. and aims to promote health. medical system. In addition to managing the system's significant visual arts collection, the Department of Medical Arts encourages evidence-based practices and provides technical assistance to all of the system's medical facilities and clinics. This is achieved by combining arts innovation and education into a comprehensive health care continuum that supports the healing effects of the arts. For more information, please visit https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/artsinmedicine/.
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation's largest public health system, serving more than 1 million New Yorkers annually at more than 70 patient care facilities in the city's five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers strengthens care coordination with the system's trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agencies and MetroPlus Health Plans. All of this is supported by 11 key hospitals. The company's diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on helping New Yorkers live the healthiest lives possible, without exception. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and connect with us on Facebook. twitterInstagram, and LinkedIn.
About the Laurie M. Tisch Lighting Fund
The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund is a New York City-based foundation dedicated to improving access and opportunity for all New Yorkers and fostering healthy, vibrant communities. In 2018, Illumination Fund launched Art in Health. This is a multi-year initiative supporting organizations that use the arts as a tool to build healing and understanding in communities across New York City. The initiative's focus will be on supporting organizations addressing stigma, trauma, age-related diseases, and the mental health of communities disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2019, Illumination Fund supported the creation of the Medical Arts Department at New York City Health + Hospitals, expanding programs to serve medical staff, patients, and communities across the city. For more information, visit www.lmtif.org or follow @LMTischFund on Twitter.
About Sing for Hope
Sing for Hope harnesses the power of art to create a better world. Our creative programs bring hope, healing and connection to millions of people in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, refugee camps, transportation hubs and public spaces around the world. A nonprofit organization founded in New York City in response to the events of 9/11, Sing for Hope partners with hundreds of community-based organizations and mobilizes thousands of artists in creative service. We manufacture artist-created Sing for Hope pianos all over the world. in the US and around the world. Sing for Hope, the official cultural partner of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, believes that art has the unparalleled ability to uplift, unite, and heal, so we create art for everyone. is defending. For more information, visit singforhope.org.
