Tag Archives: Humanities in Medicine

Soothing patients with the sound of music

July 30th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Editor’s Note: This article is from the Spring 2009 issue of the Sharing Mayo Clinic newsletter. Most would not consider the tuba to be especially calming or gentle. But James Jenkins, a concert tubist with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, proves … Continue reading →

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"Music is oxygen for the soul"

June 1st, 2009 - 6:00 am

When Mayo Clinic lung transplant patient Larry Rawdon heard the Ritz Chamber Players perform on the Florida campus, he was captivated. As a retired cellist who played on Broadway in shows such as Cats, he has a deep appreciation for … Continue reading →

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