Updated 5/17/2021 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,…
In July 2019, staff wheeled Maurice (Moe) Ricks into surgery to prep him to receive a new heart and kidney, which were on a plane to Gainesville, Florida. The plane struck a flock of birds shortly after takeoff, rendering the left engine disabled. Pilots made an emergency landing at…
On February 5th, 2020, UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine and the UF Center for Arts in Medicine had the honor of welcoming Hyosun Choi of Invertigo Dance Theatre to their Dance for Life class. Tailoring the curriculum to the needs of the class comprised of individuals with movement disorders,…
UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine is thrilled to present Spring Forward: Introductory Works from the GROW HUB Artist Collective. In their first formal exhibition, fifteen emerging artists explore their supportive community and unique work environment. This whimsical collection illustrates all things GROW HUB, from plants and tractors to…
Alana Jackson, Service Learning Lecturer at the UF Center for Arts in Medicine and Sarah Hinds, artist in residence at UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine recently worked with adolescent women at the DOJ’s Alachua Academy creating a mural focusing on health and wellness. Step one: The artists facilitated a…
Registration for the Replenish in the New Year Retreat for Women is now open. Join Integrative Therapies practitioner and yoga therapist Tammy Bernard at Casa Micanopy on Saturday, January 25, 2020 for a replenishing and restorative retreat to welcome the new year. Visit jan-womens-retreat.eventbrite.com to register, or email Tammy at…
Nature as Medicine Art Exhibit and Opening Reception In partnership with the UF Health Science Center Libraries and College of Medicine Medical Humanities, UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine proudly presents nature photography by UF medical student Colleen Cowdery. Colleen’s images capture the beauty and wonderment of some of…
Program Updates during the Holiday Season (December 2019 and January 2020) The following programs will be halted during the holidays: Dance for Lifelong Health is canceled December 24th and December 25th Encore Dancers Workshop is canceled December 26th Dance for MS is canceled December23rd, December 25th, December 30th, and January…
Seasons Greetings from UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine and UF Center for Arts in Medicine As we enter this holiday season and reflect on 2019, the Arts in Medicine programs at UF are grateful for all those we meet in our hospital and in our…
Join Arts in Medicine, the Harn Museum of Art, and 352Creates for the Mini Art Sale and 352Creates Museum Nights! When: December 12, 5 – 9 pmWhere: the Harn Museum of Art (3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611) The Museum Nights event is a once-a-month event where…
