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.
Last week, Mass Cultural Council officially launched the CultureRx Initiative with a well-attended public briefing for legislators, staff, and cultural partners at the Massachusetts State House.
We are now accepting Expressions of Interest from cultural organizations that want to participate in our Social Prescription Pilot.