Benjamin Goldberg Foundation

🔗 There’s SO much good stuff on our Youtube channel including our inaugural Healing Arts in Medicine Conference that brought together renowned experts, musicians, and healthcare professionals to share their knowledge and experiences about the powerful connection between music and healing. 🎶💗 There’s also a presentation by BGF medical advisor, Dr. Sheetal Ajmani, MD, about Exploring Healing Arts and Integrative Modalities, that was given to healthcare professionals at CHKD last September. You’ll find the conference, presentation, and a variety of other resourceful videos on our YouTube page 🎧 ✅ Check it out here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eh7JhJfu #healingarts #medicalconference #integrativemedicine #complementarytherapy #musicinmedicine #musictherapy #socialprescribing

We’re celebrating national recognition for Social Prescribing on CBS News Sunday Morning! 🎉 This powerful segment highlights the proven health benefits of the arts — from reducing anxiety and depression to supporting cognitive and cardiovascular health. It also spotlights our partners at Social Prescribing USA and Jill Sonke, Research Director at University of Florida - Center for Arts in Medicine who spoke at our February conference. We're proud to be part of this movement creating healthier, more connected communities through the arts. https://lnkd.in/gyv9QV7J

Can Singing Help You Swallow? 🎶 It might sound surprising, but therapeutic singing is showing real promise as a physical rehabilitation tool, especially for patients with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) caused by cancer, Parkinson’s, and age-related conditions. In our latest Know the Facts article, our medical advisor, Sheetal Ajmani, MD dives into compelling studies that explore how music therapy is improving swallowing function through targeted vocal exercises. 📖 Read the full article to learn how singing is striking a new chord in healing!

Happy Social Prescribing Day! 🎉 We’re celebrating by sharing a clip from a recent IG Live—highlighting the power of social prescribing. A movement transforming healthcare through art, music, movement, and community. ✨ Plus, the replay of our Healing Arts in Medicine: The Wave of Social Prescribing conference is now public on our YouTube channel! Catch the insights, inspiration, and real-world impact of this movement. 🔗 Watch now, https://lnkd.in/gxCQvurY & join the conversation! #SocialPrescribingDay #HealingArts #socialprescribing

The excitement around social prescribing is growing, and we felt it firsthand at our Healing Arts in Medicine Conference! We were deeply inspired by the voices of those passionate about social prescribing—a movement that integrates the healing power of art, music, movement, nature, and community into healthcare. 💙✨ As we gear up for Social Prescribing Day on March 19, we’re celebrating by releasing the replay of our February conference “Healing Arts in Medicine: The Wave of Social Prescribing” on our YouTube channel. If you couldn’t join us live, this is your chance to dive into the insights, inspiration, and real-world applications of this powerful approach. We invite YOU to join us! What excites you most about social prescribing? Drop a comment and let’s celebrate this movement together! Find us on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eP693zYv

Recently, one of our followers asked, “what are the healing arts?”—and we love this question! During the Healing Arts in Medicine Conference in February, our medical advisor, Dr. Sheetal Ajmani, shared insights on this very topic, highlighting how the healing arts integrate creative and holistic practices to support well-being. The healing arts also play a key role in social prescribing, where healthcare providers recommend non-medical interventions to enhance overall health. 🗓️ Mark your calendars, March 19 is Social Prescribing Day! We’ll be releasing the conference replay on our YouTube channel, so you can revisit these powerful discussions. ✨ Which healing art resonates with you the most? Share in the comments below! ⬇️ #HealingArts #SocialPrescribing #IntegrativeMedicine #MindBodyHealing #CreativeWellness

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women behind BGF who are driving change, fostering community, and making an impact every day. From advocacy to action, we are committed to creating opportunities for growth and healing. Today, we honor all women who inspire, uplift, and empower! Happy International Women’s Day 🎉 Wendy Goldberg - Founder & President Sheetal Ajmani, MD - Medical Advisor Jennifer Chapman - Programs & Communications Manager Loretto Dalmazzo - Executive Administrator #IWD2025 #internationalwomensday #WomenofBGF #empoweredwomen #healingarts #transforminghealthcare

Mark your calendars! Social Prescribing Day is coming up on March 19th! This is an annual event to celebrate the people, organizations, and communities that make social prescribing possible! It’s a movement that connects individuals with non-medical support to improve health, well-being, and overall quality of life. To honor this day, BGF will be releasing the replay of our Healing Arts in Medicine Conference: The Wave of Social Prescribing on our YouTube channel. How is Social Prescribing transforming lives in your community? Stay tuned, follow us to learn more, and join the conversation! #SocialPrescribingDay #SocialPrescribing #CommunityHealth #HealingArts #CommunityWellness

Social Prescribing is transforming healthcare by connecting people to arts, nature, and community activities that support wellbeing. ✨ The Benjamin Goldberg Foundation is leading the Hampton Roads region in raising awareness and implementation of Social Prescribing initiatives. In September of 2024, we launched the Hampton Roads Social Prescribing Network (HRSPN)—a space for collaboration, insights, and action to bring healing arts prescriptions to our community. We host quarterly virtual meetings, and our next one is coming up on March 5th! Whether you're in healthcare, arts, wellness, or community services, your voice matters in shaping the future of health in our region! # Want to be part of the conversation? Email Dr. Sheetal Ajmani, our Medical Advisor at sheetal@benjamingoldbergfoundation.org Let’s reimagine healthcare together. 🌱 #socialprescribing #integrativehealth #healingarts #integrativemedicine #artsformedicine #holistichealing #community

We just wrapped up our 2nd annual Healing Arts in Medicine Conference! This year’s event brought powerful discussions on social prescribing—an innovative approach that connects patients with arts, music, and community activities to improve well-being. With insights from national leaders and exciting local initiatives launching in Hampton Roads, we’re making strides to integrate the healing arts into healthcare! ✨ In our latest Know the Facts article, we’re recapping key takeaways from the conference and exploring what’s being done to advance social prescribing in the U.S. 📖 Read the full article to learn more, visit our website, and support the movement! https://lnkd.in/erth9ZFE A big thank you to all of our presenters! Social Prescribing USA Julia Hotz Jill Sonke Alyson Maier Lokuta