UAB Arts in Medicine (AIM)
Through a collaboration with the Alys Stephens Center and UAB Medicine, UAB Hospital is one of the first hospitals in Alabama to have a formal Arts in Medicine program. AIM focuses on the needs of the whole person – mind, body and spirit. AIM includes both interactive and passive arts experiences, which can include bedside and workshop activities, or performances and visual art installations in public spaces.
Research on the arts and health has indicated that arts programs may boost the moods of patients and their families by reducing perceived pain, anxiety and stress. In turn, that could contribute to a reduction in medication use, a quicker recovery and a shorter hospital stay.
AIM offers programs in painting, drawing, sewing, storytelling, theatre, writing, music, guided-meditation and dance/movement in UAB Women & Infants Center, Kirklin Clinic, and North Pavilion. Our artists-in-residence are able to tailor programs to an individual specific needs and offer them bedside in addition to hospital waiting areas.
Meet the Team
Kimberly Kirklin
AIM Director
Lauren Edwards
Program Coordinator
AIM
Starris Kidd
Healthcare Management Student
AIM
Haleigh Black
Teaching Artist
Valerie Hanks
Teaching Artist
Kim McKenzie
Teaching Artist
Helene Taylor
Teaching Artist
Lillis Taylor
Teaching Artist
Melissa Turnage
Teaching Artist
Elizabeth Vander Kamp
Teaching Artist
Upcoming AIM Events
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-Parkinson's Dance Class Session II
This global program features professional dancers from Southern Danceworks, teaching with an emphasis on physical and artistic movement potential. Dance for Parkinson’s is modeled after an evidence-based program...
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Mental Health MondayCreate Your Own Amulet
During the COVID-19 pandemic, an ancient amulet figure called “amabie” from 400 years ago made a sensational comeback to modern-day Japan. As legend has it, this figure told...
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Lunch & LearnAlabama Dance Panel
Join ArtPlay on Zoom for our first Lunch and Learn of the Spring semester! This L&L will be a panel discussion on the experiences of Black dancers in...
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Parkinson's Dance Class Session III
This global program features professional dancers from Southern Danceworks, teaching with an emphasis on physical and artistic movement potential. Dance for Parkinson’s is modeled after an evidence-based program...
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Lunch & LearnGentle Yoga
De-stress and relax on a lunch break with ArtPlay and Arts in Medicine. This Gentle Yoga Lunch and Learn will lead participants through a series of yoga poses...
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Mental Health MondayThe Psychology of Performance in Arts and Athletics
Insert intro copy ABOUT THE SPEAKER(S) // UAB AIM’s Virtual Mental Health Monday Series is made possible by
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UAB Arts in Medicine Presents3rd Annual Medical Music Day
Medical Music Day, hosted by UAB Arts in Medicine, is a day where we fill the hospital with music. We ask members of the UAB Hospital Community (Physicians,