Episode 26: Healing Art

In this episode of Living Well Into the Future, host Julie B. Adler welcomes Dr. Joel T. Katz, Brooke DiGiovanni Evans, and Megan Carleton to discuss the impact of art on healthcare. The guests share their experiences in integrating visual arts into medical education, providing patient care, and enhancing wellness. They explore how art can improve observation and communication skills among healthcare providers, support patient resilience, and foster community building. The discussion stretches from the historical incorporation of humanities in medical education to modern-day initiatives like social prescribing and art therapy in medical settings.

00:00 Introduction and Audience Engagement

01:35 Exploring Resilience Through Art

02:19 Meet the Experts: Dr. Joel Katz, Brooke DiGiovanni Evans, and Megan Carleton

https://www.dana-farber.org/find-a-doctor/joel-katz

https://icgd.bwh.harvard.edu/team/brooke-digiovanni-evans

03:56 The Center for Visual Arts in Healthcare

https://www.artsinhealthcare.org

08:23 Art in Medical Education

22:45 Art Therapy and Patient Care at the Zakem Center

https://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2024/10/expressive-arts-a-comfort-in-challenging-times/

https://www.dana-farber.org/patient-family/support-services/integrative-therapies

29:39 Social Prescribing and Arts on Prescription

34:07 Art Collections in Hospitals

37:48 The Future of Art in Healthcare

51:06 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview