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The Good Medicine Specialist Program


the signature program.
Good Medicine's signature program serves pediatric facilities and nursing homes in central Ohio with programming rooted in improvisational and comedic performance. Professional comedic performers  work in pairs to provide one-on-one entertainment to children and elderly with a goal to empower patients in environments where they often feel powerless and to use humor and parody to reduce anxiety, sadness and isolation in the medical environment.

good medicine specialists.
Good Medicine Specialists are professional performers in comedy and improvisation. This is not a hobby, but a job they take seriously. Performers undergo extensive and ongoing training in artistry, infection control, hospital protocols and in special issues related to interacting with hospitalized children and issues related to dementia care. Good Medicine specialists are experts at reading a room and bringing their whimsical, nuanced characters into situations in organic ways. Good Medicine Specialists always ask permission to interact with the patient. Regardless of a yes or no answer, the question is the first gift of empowerment.

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Seniors                                            

testimonial 
"When the performers came to the hospital, those were the best days, I was suddenly in a world of laughter. I learned quickly that laughter was the BEST medicine. The performers helped to distract me. They helped me keep my childhood alive while I was fighting brain cancer. They were the best part of treatment! I will never forget them or how they helped me to face my fears and put me at ease when I was scared." - Rosie Colucci (now age 16)

"I have seen this group bring out a light in people who are typically quiet and do not speak...Our residents and even our staff look forward to their visit every single time.  I never want to see a time when the Good Medicine Specialists are not at our facility.” – Activities Director, Heartland of Westerville Senior Living

Research

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**The Art of Comedic Theater In care for Hospitalized Children

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Elder Clowning in Long-Term Dementia Care

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Good Medicine is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
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Good Medicine Productions
​P.O. Box 2892
Westerville, OH 43086

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  • Home
  • About
    • Artistic Ensemble
    • Artistic Associates
    • Staff & Board
    • Press
    • We Stand With You
  • Pediatric & Senior LIVING Program
    • Pediatrics
    • Ronald McDonald House
    • Seniors
  • Events
    • Whiskey Wars: A Speakeasy Dinner Theater Event
    • Uptown Ghost Story Tours
    • Uptown Scrooge >
      • Reviews
  • Classes
    • You're a Trip! Physical Comedy class for kids
    • Good Medicine Wizard Camp
    • Ms. Kitty's Character Creations
  • GOOD GRAMS
  • DONATE