A majority of patients reported improved mental health and well-being after participating in arts and culture experiences
Patients showed statistically significant improvements in the World Health Organization’s WHO-5 Well-Being Index
Cultural participation can be part of a stronger cross-sectoral approach to whole-person health
Referring patients to creative experiences is recognized as an effective and cost-effective solution to addiction challenges
The primary driver of a sustainable social prescription program is for cultural organizations to be paid for the therapeutic value they provide for individuals
Three community health centers funded to improve health and well-being through cultural participation
Opioid settlement funds to fuel prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts
Prescribing arts & culture experiences helps address social isolation amongst people with chronic illness - and reduces healthcare costs
Art Pharmacy announces Massachusetts launch of innovative healthcare program in partnership with Mass Cultural Council
Cultural Organizations: Complete Art Pharmacy’s registration form as the first step in building an Arts on Prescription network
Join us in Springfield for a panel discussion and a variety of break-out rooms
Developed in partnership between Mass Cultural Council, University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine, and Dr. Tasha Golden
Reflecting on the first statewide social prescription arts & culture initiative in the United States
$100,000 to support the role of cultural experiences as a protective factor in the health and well-being of all people in the Commonwealth
Creative Approaches for Health and Wellness in Springfield, MA
Mass Cultural Council’s “CultureRx”: Evaluation of a Social Prescription Pilot is an exciting new report that explores intersections of arts, culture, and health.
Through this pilot, the Agency is working with experts in the field and a cohort of organizations.
This cohort of programs paints a diverse picture of the potential of culture as a vehicle for improved public and personal heath in Massachusetts.
The Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts released its findings from Phase I of the pilot which launched in January 2020 in Springfield and Berkshire County.
Media sponsorships are part of our long-term effort to leverage our unique position as Massachusetts’ largest public investor in arts and culture to raise the visibility and impact of our sector.