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Pianist and Psychiatrist Dr. Richard Kogan performs
for guests in the Summa Health Ann and David
Brennan Pavilion lobby.

New Summa Health
Program Plays a Different Tune

The old adage “Music soothes the soul” could
actually be amended. Music, in fact, has been proven
to not only soothe the soul, but also the body and
the mind. Through numerous scientific studies, music
has shown benefits that range from reducing chronic
pain and lowering blood pressure to helping stroke
recovery and enhancing the ability to learn.