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Continuum: Collective Works from Arts in Medicine

Join Arts in Medicine at GFAA Gallery from 7 – 10 PM on August 29th, 2025 for the opening reception of Continuum: Collective Works from Arts in Medicine. Enjoy live music by Arts in Medicine musicians as you discover Continuum: Collective Works from Arts in Medicine, a multimedia exhibit exploring the vibrant journey of the UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine program. Continuum features original works made by patients, care partners, healthcare workers, and community members throughout the years.

Painting made by artist Sandra Murphy-Pak

Viewpoint Article

UF Health Shands AIM featured in Lancet Public Health

The report explores 23 arts, culture, and social prescribing programs across 11 U.S. states, detailing their design, implementation, funding, and impact.

Map of arts prescribing efforts in the United States.

aim in the community

Album Release: Warrior's Path

On Sunday, March 23rd, Arts in Medicine and the Sickle Cell Songwriting Group released "Warrior's Path" with an album release party and panel discussion. Click the button below to learn more and hear the album.

Sickle Cell Songwriting Group

AIM in the community

The HeART Wall: A Love Letter to Gainesville, from Gainesville

The 200-ft mosaic mural is our way of celebrating the intersection of Gainesville's community and creativity. Lead artist and designer Sarah Hinds

Sarah poses with the HeART Wall

AIM announcements

AIM E-Newsletter

Introducing the new Arts in Medicine e-newsletter! As a reminder, UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine’s mission is to transform the hospital…

Dance for Life participants striking a pose during a recent class. There are four participants standing in the background, and three participants sitting in chairs in the foreground. All are wearing black t-shirts and leggings.

past posts

  1. AIM artist receives Art in Public Places Trust Public Art Award and…
  2. Album Listening Party: Warrior’s Path
  3. AIM and music as a care tool in the New York Times
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AIM x WMBT 90.1 FM

Make a request for Shift Change Radio Hour!

Shift Change is an hour-long radio program showcasing health care workers’ song requests, testimonies, dedications/shout-outs to other fellow healthcare workers, and exciting patient and AIM spotlights.

Calendar of events

Upcoming Events, Classes, & Workshops

  1. Jul 21

  2. Jul 22

  3. Jul 23

  4. Jul 24

  5. Jul 28

Workshops & Wellness Classes

The mission of Arts in Medicine has always been to connect with the hospital community and beyond around the arts in health. Our teams are proud to present new ways of connection to those who have limited access to in-person engagements through virtual live-streaming, prerecorded classes and workshops, hybrid classes, and other online resources.

Dance for Life