Center for Humanities in Medicine

Flamenco Dance Offers Unique Form of Healing

A pilot program offered through Mayo Clinic's Center for Humanities in Medicine in Arizona gives patients the opportunity to heal through the art of flamenco[...]

By In the Loop • January 23, 2020
Arts at the Bedside Provides a Different Way of Healing

A program that connects patients with writers, visual artists and musicians at Mayo Clinic offers a type of care that has nothing to do with[...]

By In the Loop • November 29, 2018
After Portraying a Dying Patient, Actor Discovers New Role

Megan Cole has played many roles in her acting career, from Shakespearean queens to Elaine's colleague, Peggy, on "Seinfeld." (Talk about range.) But the role that has[...]

By In the Loop • March 2, 2017
Theater Group Gives Medical Students New View of Patients With Disabilities

If you're like us, you might wonder why someone would bring members of an improvisational theater group to meet with Mayo Medical School students. Thankfully,[...]

By In the Loop • February 18, 2016
‘Healing Words’ Program Encourages Patients to Write, Reflect and Clarify

Dave deBronkart found writing was important in his healing process after a cancer diagnosis. He shared his story through a program that encourages patients to[...]

By In the Loop • May 14, 2015
Improvising Their Way to Becoming Better Colleagues and Caregivers

Johanna Rian walked into the classroom at the Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Center with a plan in place for a course on narrative healing. But as[...]

By In the Loop • October 9, 2014
Artist for a day (or more)

It's no secret that Mayo Clinic employees are dedicated to meeting the needs of patients -- we live it, we breathe it, it's right there[...]

By In the Loop • September 9, 2014