The Arts in Healthcare conference, a new professional development event focusing on the use of the arts in New Hampshire healthcare settings, will take place at Concord Hospital on June 7-8.
Each day of the conference is designed for a specific audience interested in the arts in healthcare. June 7 is a symposium for healthcare leaders and practitioners, and June 8 is a workshop for artists and arts organizations. Keynote speaker Dr. Gary Christenson, immediate past president of the Global Alliance for Arts and Health, will open both days.
Participants will explore the value of arts in helping people heal, learn about research and evidence supporting the effectiveness of arts in healthcare and receive practical tools for delivering arts in a healthcare setting. Attendees will also learn about resources available from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, including Arts in Healthcare funding.
Registration space for the conference is limited; preregistration is highly recommended. The June 7 symposium is approved through Concord Hospital for five AMA PRA Category 1 credits and nursing contact hours; cost to register is $45 and includes lunch. The June 8 workshop costs $25 and includes lunch. For more information or to register, visit nh.gov/nharts or concordhospital.org.
