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Creating a Regional Arts Program at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City. Glen Ann Stoll Director of Community & Cultural Enrichment. ARMC Arts Mission. By integrating the arts, we visibly demonstrate our intent to create a healing presence within our community.
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Creating a Regional Arts Program at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Atlantic City Glen Ann Stoll Director of Community & Cultural Enrichment
ARMC Arts Mission By integrating the arts, we visibly demonstrate our intent to create a healing presence within our community. Taylor Backes, Boyertown, PA
ARMC Arts Program Objectives • Provide a source of positive distractions • Add beauty, color and interest to the physical environment • Foster pride in community history • Create positive first impressions, with a sense of welcome Dressler Smith Delran, NJ
ARMC Arts Program Objectives • Promote relaxation for patients and families • Reduce the need for pain medication • Become a sense of pride for employees Deborah Aker Galloway, NJ
To use evidence-based methodologies to select artwork that facilitates the healing process. 2. To provide patient-focused art experiences which promote and sustain wellness. 3. To provide a visual and cultural bridge that supports the diverse communities the hospital serves. ARMC Arts Program Goals Nancy Yarnall Von Halle Moorestown, NJ
4. To promote the arts of our region. 5. To use arts to celebrate the history, heritage and diversity of the community. 6. To have the arts support the harmony of the mind, body and spirit in the healing process. ARMC Arts Program Goals Linda Wexler, Atlantic City, NJ
Outcomes/ Status • Collection of more than 1,200 pieces • Qualitative studies with positive impact • Corporate funding policy • Donor engagement • Staff/Customer feedback • Community Partnerships!