Healing arts Tuning in to good health with a side of Beethoven Playing the violin with the Detroit Medical Orchestra helps Jasper Yung, DO, avoid burnout while giving back to his community. Nov. 29, 2016Tuesday Vicki Martinka Petersen Contact Vicki Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Topics Giving Tuesdaywork-life balance Jasper Yung, DO, hadn’t played a violin in 18 years when his brother encouraged him to join the Detroit Medical Orchestra. “I wasn’t sure how well I would play after such a long break, but surprisingly, it all came back to me,” says Dr. Yung, who joined the orchestra three years ago. “Being part of the orchestra has been a great opportunity to give back to my community while reconnecting with music.” Featuring more than 70 physicians, medical students and other health care professionals, the Detroit Medical Orchestra’s mission of “Bringing Healing Through Music” is realized through free symphonic performances in the heart of downtown Detroit. Healing through music Recently, the orchestra made a special appearance at the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital in Michigan as part of the hospital’s healing arts program. The program helps create a serene environment for patients through artwork and performances. Dr. Yung, who practices emergency and internal medicine at the hospital, facilitated the collaboration upon learning the hospital was looking to share music with its patients. “The patients really loved the concert. It enabled them to see that healing is a multifaceted process beyond medical procedures,” Dr. Yung says. [story-sidebar id=”197220″] Studies have found that listening to classical music can impact one’s emotional well-being, reduce stress and improve health conditions such as pain and insomnia. As a performer, Dr. Yung has experienced some of these health benefits himself. “After going through a rough day in the emergency room seeing death and injury, playing the violin helps balance my soul and renew my spirit. It’s like meditation,” Dr. Yung says. “Being in the orchestra also shows patients that we all have hobbies, which is important for work-life balance.” Supporting the cause Public donations and support enable the Detroit Medical Orchestra to provide free concerts while covering operational expenses, including venue fees, sheet music and instrument rental. The orchestra also gives back to the community by collecting donations for Detroit-based health and community initiatives at their concerts. Related articles LMU-DCOM student gives back to his native Nigeria by starting a school Emmanuel Okenye, OMS III, juggles his studies with 4 a.m. conference calls to manage the school he founded. How I Practice: Texas DO gets in tune with musicians Sajid Surve, DO, talks about the changing world of music education and why osteopathic physicians are uniquely qualified to treat musicians. From cowboy fiddler to DO: How a violin injury changed one physician’s life A severe case of tendinitis forced David Shoup, DO, to learn to write with his non-dominant hand—until he found relief through OMT. More in Lifestyle Confronting burnout and moral injury in medicine Regarding burnout in medicine, “I knew there was more to the story than the frustration of dealing with administrative obstacles,” writes Jerry Balentine, DO. Nearly 70% of doctors in their 40s want to retire in their 50s or early 60s, survey reveals Medscape report finds that physicians, on average, would like to save $3.9 million to feel comfortable retiring from medicine. Previous articleIn Memoriam: Nov. 29, 2016 Next articleEarn CME and master MACRA with upcoming webinar
LMU-DCOM student gives back to his native Nigeria by starting a school Emmanuel Okenye, OMS III, juggles his studies with 4 a.m. conference calls to manage the school he founded.
How I Practice: Texas DO gets in tune with musicians Sajid Surve, DO, talks about the changing world of music education and why osteopathic physicians are uniquely qualified to treat musicians.
From cowboy fiddler to DO: How a violin injury changed one physician’s life A severe case of tendinitis forced David Shoup, DO, to learn to write with his non-dominant hand—until he found relief through OMT.
Confronting burnout and moral injury in medicine Regarding burnout in medicine, “I knew there was more to the story than the frustration of dealing with administrative obstacles,” writes Jerry Balentine, DO.
Nearly 70% of doctors in their 40s want to retire in their 50s or early 60s, survey reveals Medscape report finds that physicians, on average, would like to save $3.9 million to feel comfortable retiring from medicine.
Detroit is a great town for the arts. It is always wonderful to read positive things about Detroiters! Dec. 1, 2016, at 6:06 pm Reply