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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                               AUGUST 14, 2026      |  The Indian Eye 26

                 NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Unveils Art Exhibit for

             Behavioral Health Patients with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

             Jacobi Hospital’s Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Center (CATC) art exhibit showcases a selection of

             artwork that inspires calmness, reflection, and stillness, in a space defined by constant movement and care

            NEERAJ DHAR

            Bronx, NY
                  YC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi’s Com-
                  prehensive Addiction Treatment Center
            N(CATC)  unveiled a  new  art  exhibit from
            NYC Health + Hospitals’ art collection that fea-
            tures works by Jim Dine, Charles Ford, Michael
            Manning, Gilbert Michaud, and many others. The
            exhibit showcases a selection of artwork that inspire
            calmness, reflection, and stillness, in a space defined
            by constant movement and care. The fifteen works
            emphasize color, rhythm, and organic form. Michael
            Manning’s Porcelain fills the space with color and
            quiet beauty, contributing to an uplifting environ-
            ment where a sense of support and resilience can be
            felt. Works such as Jim Dine’s 8 Hearts, and Gilbert
            Michaud’s Irises introduce harmony and warmth,
            while Dano’s Floral by Charles Ford evokes a sense   NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi CEO Chris Mastromano, COO Jordana Bailey, CMIO Daran Kaufman, CXO Donna Geiss, Chair of
            of belonging and community. Abstract and visually
            engaging works are particularly effective in health-  Behavioral Health Dr. Maryann Popiel with Jacobi Hospital’s Behavioral Health Team (Jacqueline Hunter, Shani Bennett, Lisa
            care settings, offering patients and staff opportu-                     Ramroop, Sonia Haynes, Tiffany Lu, Sherrifa Bailey)
            nities for contemplative engagement. By inviting
            reflection and personal interpretation, these works
            can help reduce stress and foster a sense of healing.
                 In addition, Jacobi Hospital’s outpatient ad-
            diction clinic, also known as CATC, has been pilot-
            ing art immersion experiences at art exhibits in the
            community, an under-utilized resource for social
            connection. The art immersion experience oper-
            ates in three stages, consisting of an introductory
            primer group session, a group museum visit, and a
            follow-up  debriefing  session  in  collaboration  with
            staff from NYC Health + Hospitals Arts in Medi-
            cine and a community-based arts education group,   no. “When our patients walk through the doors to
            the National Guild for Community Arts Education.   this department, I hope they take a moment to view
            Over two dozen CATC patients at Jacobi Hospital   the artwork, reflect on the feelings it brings up, and
            have had the opportunity to participate in these art   continue to be curious about art.”
            immersion experiences, including visits to the Gug-  “We have a large collection selected from over
            genheim and Frick museums. 100% of the patients   8,000 art works, and this exhibit is especially exciting
            found it rewarding and wanted to join more art ex-  because it features large pieces to activate the envi-
            hibit visits in the future.                  ronment of the Behavioral Health unit,” said NYC
                With the introduction of the art work in the clin-  Health + Hospitals’ Arts in Medicine Curatorial
            ical spaces, patients who have participated in the art   and Community Engagement Associate Emireth
            immersion experiences reported increasing comfort   Herrera Valdés. “The art works selected by NYC   feelings of joy and possibility. It has truly been trans-
            and appreciation of art as a form of social connection   Health + Hospitals Arts in Medicine were created   formative in the options it has created.”
            and healing. Patients who have not yet participated in   by diverse artists with a diverse audience of patients   “It has been such a joy to witness firsthand the
            the art immersion experiences have also been inquir-  in mind. This was the chosen unit to display these   healing, growth and genuine excitement we see
            ing about future opportunities to do so. In addition to   large pieces of abstract work to help inspire new   within our patients through the incorporation of art
            art immersion trips, CATC is also working on helping   moods and emotions.”                therapy and immersive art experiences,” said NYC
            patients sign up for NYC IDs to facilitate free or dis-  “I couldn’t be more excited about this art exhib-  Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Mental Health Coun-
            counted entry to community-focused art shows.  it!” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Chair of   selor Rachel Yeung. “Many of our patients have
                 “Thank you to the NYC Health + Hospitals   Behavioral Services Dr. Maryann Popiel. “This Arts   shared that these experiences have inspired a new-
            Arts in Medicine team for the generous donation.   in Medicine programming and the art installation   found appreciation for the arts while also instilling
            We are incredibly grateful to receive this inspiring   for our CATC has created an opportunity for our   renewed hope and motivation within their healing
            art exhibit!” said NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi |   patients to have easy and supported access to the   journey. It’s truly an inspiring reminder of the power
            North Central Bronx CEO Christopher Mastroma-  world of art. This new exposure has led to increased   of art in mental health and substance use recovery.”

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