PROGRAMS
We are currently looking for a sponsor for our live music programs at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital and Rapides Regional Medical Center. These programs are totally funded by grants or donations. We typically offer a live music program at our hospitals 4-5 times each month. Professional musicians who participate in the programs are: Paul Boudini, The Gary Cathey Band, Tammy Hromadka, Jim Beisser, Greg Thompson, DC Sills, The Red River Dulcimer Ensemble (with ARC Angel Choir), Lester Kees, Tim Free and the Riverwinds Ensemble. We are grateful to these musicians who share their time and talent to make our hospitals more warm and welcoming places for people to work in and visit.
Program Schedule (All times approximate)
First Thursday of each month at 11 am - Red River Dulcimer - Cabrini Lobby
Second Tuesday of every month at 9 am - Riverwinds Trio - Rapides Women & Childrens Atrium
Second Wednesday of every month at 10 am - Gary Cathey Band - Cabrini Lobby
Third Monday of every month at 9 am - Paul Boudini - Cabrini Lobby
GRANTS
In 2023, Arts & Healthcare, Inc. received grants from RoyOMartin, The Rotary Club of Alexandria, 100 Women Who Care and Friendship House. These grants will go toward our music programs at both CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital and Rapides Regional Medical Center.We are most grateful for these donations that will help us continue to use the arts to heal.
Arts and Healthcare is responsible for administering the workings of 100 Women Who Care About Central Louisiana. Our role is to coordinate gatherings each quarter for this giving circle, maintain all records, send reminders to members, collect donations, disperse donations, file for matching grants, etc. Since 2016, 100 Women has donated over $250,000 to charities in our local community. Arts & Healthcare is proud to have been responsible for making this happen.