Music therapy

THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY'S 24TH ANNUAL EVENING OF DISCOVERY GALA TO HONOR TCFD BOARD CHAIR EDWARD C. SWEENEY

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

HARRIS, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Discovery (TCFD, The Center) announced today that TCFD Board Chair, Edward C. Sweeney, will be honored at its upcoming Evening of Discovery Gala. The annual event will be held on Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 at Cipriani 42nd street in New York City.

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  • The NYC Event is set for May 7th, 2024
    HARRIS, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Discovery (TCFD, The Center) announced today that TCFD Board Chair, Edward C. Sweeney, will be honored at its upcoming Evening of Discovery Gala.
  • "We are thrilled to celebrate Ed Sweeney as our 2024 Evening of Discovery Honoree," said Dr. Terry Hamlin , President and CEO of The Center.
  • The Center for Discovery's last in-person Evening of Discovery Gala was held in 2019.
  • Co-chairs of the Evening of Discovery Gala are Monica Belag Forman, Terry Manzione, Elizabeth Bracco Quinn, Maura Robinson, and Emily Gerson Saines.

Rebecca School Announces Second Location in Mount Vernon, New York, Serving Special Education Students

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Friday, February 2, 2024

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebecca School is excited to announce its second location in Mount Vernon, New York (Rebecca School North), opening September 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year.

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  • MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rebecca School is excited to announce its second location in Mount Vernon, New York (Rebecca School North), opening September 2024 for the 2024-2025 school year.
  • Rebecca School North invites the professional community for a pre-opening cocktail party to tour the new school, learn about Rebecca School North's programs and meet key school faculty.
  • Rebecca School is a special education school in New York City, supporting students ages 3-21 with neurodevelopmental delays in relating and communicating, including students with an autism spectrum diagnosis.
  • Rebecca School works to move students up the developmental capacities to become thinking, relating, communicating members of their community.

A Luxurious Retreat for Body, Mind, and Soul at Acqualina Resort

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

WESTON, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AcquaFit is the premier health and fitness program at Acqualina Resort & Residences offering a holistic approach to wellness. It's a complete well-being journey that fosters physical, mental and emotional health. Whether you're interested in fitness classes, mindfulness programs or simply looking to unwind in style, AcquaFit offers a range of options to help you achieve your wellness goals during your Miami stay.

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  • Acqualina Resort is thrilled to introduce AcquaFit, a comprehensive wellness program crafted to uplift every aspect of your being.
  • WESTON, Fla., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AcquaFit is the premier health and fitness program at Acqualina Resort & Residences offering a holistic approach to wellness.
  • Whether practiced in-room or at designated meditation spots around the resort, these sessions promote a sense of calm and tranquility.
  • It features luxurious treatment rooms, relaxation lounges, a Royal Spa Suite for special occasions, and a magnificent outdoor terrace retreat.

Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers Announces 2024 Scholarship Program, Empowering Dreams Through Education

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

HUDSON, Wis., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers is excited to announce the continuation of the Nicolet Law Scholarship for the 2024 academic year.

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  • HUDSON, Wis., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers is excited to announce the continuation of the Nicolet Law Scholarship for the 2024 academic year.
  • Since 2020, the law firm has proudly offered the Nicolet Law Scholarship, demonstrating a commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering the next generation of leaders.
  • Russell Nicolet, founder of Nicolet Law Accident & Injury Lawyers, emphasizes the importance of this scholarship in making education accessible.
  • For more information on the Nicolet Law Scholarship, including eligibility criteria and application details, please visit NicoletLaw.com .

Alternative Health Inc.: Invitation to The Microcap Conference

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Friday, January 26, 2024

Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - January 26, 2024) - Alternative Health Inc., A telehealth company specializing in alternative health network of practitioners of Ayurveda, Accupuncture, Homeaopathy, Chinese medicine , Naturopathy and Music therapy., will be participating in The Microcap Conference, which will take place January 30, 31, February 1, 2024 at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.

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  • Las Vegas, Nevada--(Newsfile Corp. - January 26, 2024) - Alternative Health Inc., A telehealth company specializing in alternative health network of practitioners of Ayurveda, Accupuncture, Homeaopathy, Chinese medicine , Naturopathy and Music therapy., will be participating in The Microcap Conference, which will take place January 30, 31, February 1, 2024 at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.
  • Anil Sunkara, CEO, will be presenting on January 31 & February 1, 2024.
  • Members of the Alternative Health Inc. management team will also be conducting one-on-one meetings throughout the conference.
  • To register to attend The Microcap Conference, follow this link .

"ChatGPT for Music": AI Music Producer Creates Hip-Hop Album in 24 Hours

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- East Oakland hip-hop artist Nimrod Cain ("Nimsins") has achieved a milestone of recording the first studio album produced by generative AI, using experimental MusicGen technology developed by Meta (formerly known as Facebook). The album recording process, consisting of 8 songs recorded over a 24-hour period, has been catalogued in a two-part documentary "Sensory Overload: The AI Music Producer," available now via Slouchy Media.

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  • The album recording process, consisting of 8 songs recorded over a 24-hour period, has been catalogued in a two-part documentary " Sensory Overload: The AI Music Producer ," available now via Slouchy Media.
  • The MusicGen language model was trained using over 20,000 hours of music owned and licensed by Meta.
  • Nimsins was introduced to MusicGen by Vinay Pai, an acclaimed Bay Area music producer moonlighting as an engineer at a San Francisco-based AI startup.
  • The documentary "The AI Music Producer" is a capsule of a historic moment in music, as generative AI raises high-stakes questions about the ethics and economics of art, and the uncertain future of legacy media industries.

Children's Music Fund Launches National Initiative to Raise Awareness and Funds for Music Therapy

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's Music Fund (CMF), a leading national children's Music Therapy charity and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, today launches "Music Makes Us Better," a nationwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the transformative benefits of Music Therapy. The effort marks the organization's first national awareness campaign and aims to elevate Music Therapy to a more widely recognized and embraced form of treatment, one that is covered by insurance companies just the same as other forms of physical and mental healing. The campaign was developed in partnership with award-winning brand, creative and marketing agency Park & Battery.

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  • Developed by agency Park & Battery, the "Music Makes Us Better" campaign aims to elevate Music Therapy as an essential form of treatment
    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's Music Fund (CMF), a leading national children's Music Therapy charity and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, today launches "Music Makes Us Better," a nationwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the transformative benefits of Music Therapy.
  • - Michael Ruby, President and Chief Creative Office of Park & Battery
    CMF's "Music Makes Us Better" initiative illuminates the path of treatment through the universal language of music.
  • Music Therapy is a well-established health profession, employing music within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs.
  • Administered by board-certified Music Therapists, the personalized treatment can include creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music.

Creation of New Slumberkins “Comfort Corner” at Portland East Ronald McDonald House Provides Emotional Support and Learning Tools for Families Experiencing Medical Crises

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Monday, October 9, 2023

All families experiencing medical crises and living at the Portland East Ronald McDonald House will have the opportunity to experience the Comfort Corner, a newly refurbished cozy room with comfortable seating and bookshelves containing Slumberkins creatures, books and affirmations, which provide emotional support and learning tools.

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  • All families experiencing medical crises and living at the Portland East Ronald McDonald House will have the opportunity to experience the Comfort Corner, a newly refurbished cozy room with comfortable seating and bookshelves containing Slumberkins creatures, books and affirmations, which provide emotional support and learning tools.
  • “We are so thrilled to partner with the Ronald McDonald House and support families in some of their most challenging moments,” said Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen, co-founders of Slumberkins.
  • “It brings us so much joy to know our Slumberkins books and creatures are getting into the hands and hearts of so many families.”
    Last year, the Portland East Ronald McDonald House served over 800 families.
  • “Our culture of caring is a perfect match for the important work Ronald McDonald House does in support of families experiencing medical crises.”
    “Our hope and goal is to replicate this partnership with Portland East Ronald McDonald House with Ronald McDonald Houses across the country.

Dunkin’® Joy in Childhood Foundation® Distributes $4.3 Million in Grants to 224 Organizations Across the Country

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

The Signature Grants Programs include:

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  • The Signature Grants Programs include:
    Dogs for Joy: Seven grants were awarded to increase the number of dogs who work full-time in children’s hospitals to bring joy to kids battling illness.
  • These grants solidify the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s commitment to bringing the simple joys of childhood to kids battling hunger or illness.
  • Since its inception in 2006, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation has granted more than $49 million to national and local nonprofits.
  • To learn more about the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, visit www.bringjoy.org and follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn .

HYLAN donates $75,000 to Support Palliative Care Services at Richmond University Medical Center

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

HYLAN'S generous gift will support the Medical Center's Palliative Care services.

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  • HYLAN'S generous gift will support the Medical Center's Palliative Care services.
  • President and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel J. Messina, PhD, FACHE was joined by Thomas Forlenza, MD, MS, Chief of Palliative Care, in accepting the donation.
  • Dr. Forlenza shared that this gift was "a dream come true as we work to enhance palliative care with a dedicated pain management program, music therapy, and pastoral care services."
  • Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC), is a not-for-profit healthcare provider serving the ethnically diverse community of Staten Island and its neighbors.