The backbone of AIM's mission is a group of arts in medicine practitioners (visual artists, dancers, writers, musicians, and contemplative artists) who serve as mentors for a large number of trained volunteers. In recent years, the quality and commitment of our artists has accelerated program growth and secured full integration of the program into the healthcare setting. Additionally, AIM is commi
tted to using the arts to transform the medical environment from a sterile, depersonalized setting to one of color and inspiration by displaying artwork on both permanent and rotating bases. Our Story
UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine (AIM) was founded in 1990 at Shands Hospital (now UF Health) at the University of Florida. AIM is a multidisciplinary organization with programs in the visual, literary, and performing arts. AIM serves inpatients of all ages, their loved ones, visitors, healthcare providers, and the Gainesville and statewide communities. The program is focused on transforming health through the arts and providing leadership for hospital and community arts programs throughout the nation. Our program facilitates arts activities, workshops and performances in three hospitals and numerous out-patient clinics, and is known internationally as one of the leaders in the field of arts in health. Social Media
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