In this episode, we will introduce you to the field of Arts in Health and some of its applications. Podcast hosts Richard Wilmore and Constanza Roeder talk to Naj Wikoff, a professional artist and the Vice President of the National Organization for Arts in Health. He is also the marketing director for Aesthetics, Inc. which uses art and design to create uplifting hospital environments. Naj is a pioneer in the field of Arts in Health who has led medical humanities and hospital arts programs, and used the arts to advance public health and foster healing and resiliency by active duty and veteran military. Naj recently authored the chapters that provide an overview and history of arts in health for NOAH's Core Curriculum coming out later this spring. Find out more about Naj’s work at www.thenoah.net and www.aesthetics.net
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