Institute for Music and Neurologic Function’s 2015 Summer Institute

Each One Counts Foundation Sponsors Institute for Music and Neurologic Function’s 2015 Summer Institute
Workshop to Explore Therapeutic Applications of Music in Pediatric Pain Management
Bronx, New York – The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, a member of CenterLight Health System, will offer a two-day workshop to enhance and increase the therapeutic applications of music in pediatric pain management. Presented July 13 -14, the symposium is made possible by a generous, $10,000 grant by Each One Counts Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing complementary pain management therapies for children.
“We are grateful to Each One Counts for providing us with the opportunity to share this crucially  important work,” said Dr. Concetta Tomaino, Executive Director of The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function. “It’s a privilege to help advance the foundation’s mission of providing care, relief and comfort to children in need.”
According to Brian Harrington, Founder and Executive Director of Each One Counts Foundation, “Understanding and treating pediatric pain can be challenging. Although there are pharmacological options, these don’t  address all aspects of the pain experience and can sometimes cause side effects that negatively impact a child’s quality of life.”
He added, “The IMNF understands the complexities of pain management and have successfully consulted with other organizations to expand their capabilities and make a positive...

Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - June 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Advocacy Children Chronic Conditions Source Type: blogs