Science has demonstrated that singing is healing for the mind , body and spirit . The Healing Harmonies choir is an opportunity for people who are cancer survivors , currently in treatment , have a loved one with cancer , or are members of the health care community caring for individuals with cancer to come together and experience the healing effects of arts and music .
UAB Arts in Medicine ( AIM ), a collaboration between UAB Medicine and UAB ’ s Alys Stephens Center , strives to enhance healing and wellness for patients , families , staff and communities through arts and creativity . AIM was founded on evidence-informed practice and is part of a whole-person approach to health care that focuses on the mind , body and spirit of patients and caregivers . — TEHREEM KHAN