Welcome
Through arts in health, the Dr. James E. George, M.D., J.D. & Family Center for the Healing Arts of Rowan University aims to improve hospital, clinical, educational, and community experiences for everyone including patients, caregivers, visitors, staff, and students. We achieve this through promoting health and wellness through the arts within and beyond the Rowan community.
Our Programs!
ArtWiseRx
Art Prescribing at Rowan University
ArtWiseRx, Rowan University’s arts prescribing program connects students to free arts experiences around campus and the community! Participants engage in performances, visual arts, music, dance, and creative workshops, promoting cognitive health, stress relief, and social connection through the arts.
We’re currently seeking a Care Coordinator to support the implementation and growth of ArtWiseRx during the 2025 summer and fall semesters. Learn more and apply here
If you're a student interested in receiving an arts prescription, fill out the survey below to get your personalized arts prescription!
Educational Programs
Educational Initiatives in the Healing Arts
The George Family Center for Healing Arts is launching innovative arts in health curriculum. Offerings includeour first undergraduate course with the Rowan Department of Art, an Arts in Health Selective for our medical students, healing arts workshops for resident physicians, and a new Healing Arts & Emergency Medicine Mentorship for pre-health students. These efforts reflect our commitment to training the next generation of healthcare professionals, artists, and changemakers to see the arts as a powerful tool for healing.
Glass Art for Military Mental Health
Free Workshops for Veterans and Active-Duty Military!
In partnership with Wheaton Arts, our GlassArt for Military Mental Health program offers free glass art workshops for veterans and active-duty military members. Explore glassblowing, fusing, stained glass, and painting while engaging in a creative, supportive space that promotes mental wellness and connection. This unique program blends artistic expression with mental health awareness, fostering resilience and community through the art of glassmaking.
Arts in Healthcare Spaces
Artists in Residence: Visual Arts in Healthcare at Rowan-Virtua SOM CARES & RISN
Launching this spring, the George Family Center for Healing Arts is bringing visual artists into Rowan-Virtua SOM’s CARES and RISN centers. This program uses visual arts to support trauma-informed care and special needs populations, enhancing patient and caregiver well-being while creating a more healing-centered environment.
Healing Arts Research Lab
Research & Innovation in Arts in Health
The George Family Center for Healing Arts leads innovative research at the intersection of the arts, healthcare, and medical education. Current studies explore arts prescribing in clinical settings, the role of artists-in-residence in supporting patient and provider well-being, and the development of inclusive, arts-based tools for medical training and education.
We operate as a hybrid research lab with regular virtual meetings and welcome students, faculty, and community collaborators to get involved.
Interested in joining or learning more? Email us at yacoe@rowan.edu.
Learn More About Our Healing Arts Programs
Arts in the Hospital
From art exhibitions to workshops and bedside art sessions, these programs enhance well-being, inspire hope, and foster community engagement. They empower patients, families, caregivers, and staff alike, promoting healing through artistic exploration and expression.
Medical Education
Integrating artistic disciplines into the medical curriculum enhances empathy, observational and communication skills among healthcare providers. Our programs prepare students and professionals to creatively engage in healthcare, think outside the box, and promote well-being at all levels.
Community Health
Our community initiatives extend the Center’s reach. Programs include public artwork promoting positive health messaging, an arts prescribing program to refer participants to art and cultural activities to promote health and wellness, and art workshops to foster neighborhood wellness and creativity.
Support the Center for Healing Arts
Thanks to the generosity of our community, the George Family Center for Healing Arts is able to transform lives by promoting the integration of arts in health. Your support provides resources for groundbreaking programs, community initiatives, and educational advancements.In the News
Inaugural director brings vision and passion to the Center
From inspiring creativity to building critical thinking skills, art can be enlightening and transformative. Rowan University’s new George Family Center for Healing Arts was founded on the premise that art can also be physically and emotionally restorative.
Read ArticleRowan to launch the George Family Center for Healing Arts
Dr. James George is living testament to the healing power of art. Soon, his passion and generosity will bring those transformative capabilities to southern New Jersey through the recently established James E. George, M.D., J.D. & Family Center for Healing Arts of Rowan University.
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Meet Our Director
Morgan Yacoe is the Inaugural Director of the George Family Center for Healing Arts at Rowan University. A sculptor by training, she earned her BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University and her MFA from the University of Florida. Yacoe is an interdisciplinary artist, researcher, and educator who blends art and health to foster learning and improve healthcare. Her innovative projects include developing novel medical educational tools and techniques to integrate art into medical training. Yacoe has presented at conferences across the country, published her research in medical journals and received funding from the NIH for her work and research.
yacoe@rowan.edu
Meet Dr. George
Dr. James George has dedicated nearly 50 years to emergency medicine. He earned his MD and JD concurrently from the University of Louisville while serving as a captain in the U.S. Army Reserves Medical Corps. An early adopter of emergency medicine, he served on the Board of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and authored several books. A co-founding member of TeamHealth and the law firm George & Korin, he specialized in defending healthcare providers. In 2016, an injury led him to the healing power of art. He is a prolific abstract painter. His artwork is now displayed at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and other healthcare facilities across the region. He received the Adam Taliaferro Foundation Award and continues to paint and spend time with loved ones.
Programing made possible through support from:
George Family Foundation, New Jersey Horizon Foundation, and the New Jersey Health Foundation
Contact Us
Our Office:
6 High St East
Glassboro, NJ
08028
Phone:
856-256-4282
Email:
centerforhealingarts@rowan.edu
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