Amy Love had to leave the Memphis hospital where she brings music to severely ill children — she and other support staff couldn't take the risk of spreading COVID-19 to these frail patients.
In this April 10, 2020 image from video, music therapists for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, from left, Celeste Douglas, intern Abigail Parrish and Amy Love record a session in Love’s backyard in Memphis, Tennessee. The group uploads their weekly sessions to YouTube so patients can continue receiving bedside music therapy.
"We’re really excited to be with you today, even if we can’t be there in person,” Douglas tells their early childhood group from afar.The familiar tunes they choose to help the kids with fine and gross motor skills, body awareness and other trouble areas they’d usually take on in the hospital include “If You’re Happy and You Know It” and “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.”
Entertainer Danny Thomas opened the pediatric treatment and research hospital for children with catastrophic diseases in 1962. Care is free for all. Since many of the patients are immune deficient, Love and other support staff are working remotely.“What we’re doing is finding new ways to support our kiddos and keep them safe at the same time," Love said.
“That's one thing I've really missed,” Love said. “We'd all get together and play tons of music and were super loud.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
St. Jude music therapists organize backyard jams for kidsAmy Love had to leave the Memphis hospital where she brings music to severely ill children — she and other support staff couldn't take the risk of spreading COVID-19 to these frail...
Read more »
Thirstory: Jude Law Gets Us Wet!Mayor de Blasio closed NYC public pools, but that won’t stop us from taking a dive into Jude Law's 2001 'Interview' cover story.
Read more »
Federal judge allows St. Louis to begin clearing homeless encampment over objections of advocates'They have heard these promises of shelter from City of St. Louis government time and time again and historically those promises are empty,' a civil rights group said.
Read more »
Asian shares fall after Wall St slips on grim economic newsShares drop in Asia after Wall Street ended its best month in 33 years with losses on fresh news of economic carnage from the coronavirus pandemic. Tokyo and Sydney declined, while other regional markets were closed for May Day holidays.
Read more »
St. Jude music therapists organize backyard jams for kidsAmy Love had to leave the Memphis hospital where she brings music to severely ill children — she and other support staff couldn't take the risk of spreading COVID-19 to these frail...
Read more »
When to End Your Shitty Relationship, According to Dr. RuthThe legendary 89-year-old sex therapist has some strong opinions about your love life.
Read more »