Have you ever wondered about the potent healing power of music? Vicky Conway, a senior lecturer in music with the UT Tyler School of Performing Arts reveals the surprising effects of music as part of healthcare. She delves into the fascinating ways music aids in various health scenarios - from helping stroke victims recover their speech, to triggering memories in Alzheimer's patients, and even the surprising role music can play in pain management.
Conway shares how an insightful keynote presentation on music's function in medicine sparked her to create a unique program in a hospital lobby at UT Health East Texas.
Learn about the positive response this initiative has received and the unique benefits student performers, known as "Patriots on Call," derive from participating. Hear about Conway's vision for the future of this program, her gratitude for the support she has received, and her hopes for future expansion into patient rooms. It all makes for a heartwarming conversation about the transformative, therapeutic power of music.
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