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PARKWOOD MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM
Posted on: March 28, 2012
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Music hath charms to sooth the savage breast, and much more according to a new study. British doctors found playing music for patients who are awake for surgery under local anesthetic can reduce anxiety. Among a group of patients, it was noted that those who listened to music had more relaxed breathing patterns. It’s one more example of the power of music in medicine, something that’s witnessed every day at Parkwood Hospital through it’s Music Therapy Program.
FITNESS FRONTIERS
Posted on: March 28, 2012
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Exercise is important for everyone but not everyone has an easy time going to a gym, or fitness classes. Now Parkwood Hospital is bringing the gym experience into the homes of people in wheelchairs through a unique interactive pilot project that harnesses the power of video conferencing.
World Day of the Sick
Posted on: February 10, 2012
A message of hope, healing and faith at Parkwood Hospital this afternoon. Today is observed as World Day of the Sick. Accompanied by the gentle tones of the St Mary Choir and Orchestra School Bishop Ronald Fabro, of The Catholic Diocese of London conducted a special mass for patients at Parkwood who are elderly, seriously ill or facing surgery due to a serious illness. The anointing of the sick with oil is one of seven sacraments in the Catholic Church. Today’s service is quite popular among the veterans and other patients at the hospital, as well as staff who were able to attend the event.
CONCERT AT PARKWOOD
Posted on: September 30, 2011
It wasn’t Rock the Park but Rock the Parkwood in London today. Parkwood Hospital was the setting for a concert by some local bankers and lawyers by day, rockers by night. The concert appealed to the young at heart and also the young as Parkwood has many younger patients being treated for conditions like spinal injury.
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