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RANDOLPH TWP. — Erika Svolos’ passion for music and love of helping others has led her to open Music Therapy Services of New Jersey, LLC. The new business is located in the Good Shepard Lutheran Church on Quaker Church Road, and has been in operation since Aug. 2013. Read more here…

Following a clean scan after her cancer diagnosis, the programmer & host will share her and listeners’ stories of triumph. When it comes to healing, never underestimate the power of music. hat’s the unconquerable mindset of Rita Houston, program director and on-air talent at New York’s adult alternative radio station WFUV. In August, Houston was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. After surgery and five months of chemotherapy, however, “I just received my first clear scan!” she beams.  Read more here…

COLORADO SPRINGS – It’s a debilitating disease and more than 5 million Americans are living with it. News 5 takes a closer look at how music therapy in Southern Colorado is helping people with Alzheimer’s disease. It’s not just bringing comfort to those suffering, but to their families as well. Read more here…

A hospital music therapy program hit a high note Saturday, when Canadian country artist Gord Bamford made a donation to the tune of $10,000. “In the last couple years, we’ve gone right across the country to Childrens’ Hospitals and donated a substantial amount of money, and had a chance to try and make an impact on the kids,” said Bamford.
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PHOENIX (CBS5) – Music therapy is growing in popularity as a tool in the rehabilitation and recovery of people suffering various injuries or diseases. It played a key role in the rehabilitation process of former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords after she suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Read more here…

MONROE TWP. — Residents at Juniper Village sat in rocking chairs on a recent afternoon, with earbuds in place, as they listened to music with hopes the songs will bring back some memories. Recently, Juniper Village Wellspring Memory Care Community in Williamstown unveiled a program that utilizes music to aid residents who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or other forms of dementia. Read more here…

HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) – This is a news release from William Carey University. The William Carey University music therapy program has entered into its 40th year of providing a quality education to students interested in using their musical talents to enhance the lives of others. Read more here…

Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association will present a new music therapy program provided by music therapist Lori Sunshine.In this type of therapy, a clinically trained professional music therapist uses music therapy to address patients’ and their families’ physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual and social needs. Read more here…

NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) – Walk down the halls of NYU Langone’s Hassenfeld Children’s Center and you’ll hear Johanna Benthal. The 18-year-old has been in and out of the hospital her whole life, but that doesn’t hold her back.
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DEMENTIA sufferers and their carers in Teesdale are being invited to take part in a free music therapy this week in Barnard Castle. The Alzheimer’s Society Singing for the Brain session will be held at the Methodist Church on Friday, February 27, from 10am to noon. Read more here…