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Artists ease the pains of recovery

posted Apr 5, 2009 7:38 PM by Art Maihn   [ updated Apr 6, 2009 6:02 AM by Bob Payton ]
People who suffer from chronic illness or debilitating trauma are often also afflicted by depression, deep frustration and low self-esteem. Those feelings can get in the way of a patient's recovery. However a new program in the HealthEast network of hospitals is finding they can better improve their patients moods, and as a result, their health, through art. It's part of a bigger movement across Minnesota, and the nation. See full story at Minnesota Public Radio.