Lourdes Kicks Off Musicians On Call Program
NY artist Kenli Mattus, Helen Leicht, WXPN mid day host, local artist Birdie Busch and Alexander J. Hatala, President and CEO, Lourdes Health System.
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center kicked off its partnership with WXPN's Musicians On Call program on April 18th with a concert for patients, staff and visitors.
Listen to audio clips from the Musicians On Call kick-off.
Musicians On Call brings a variety of healing musical genres to patients' bedsides. Lourdes is the first hospital in New Jersey to have this unique volunteer wellness initiative. "Musicians On Call is a great extension of who we are and what we do every day," said Alex Hatala, Lourdes President and CEO.
Kenli Mattus
Special musical guests included Helen Leicht, WXPN's mid-day host, New York artist Kenli Mattus and local singer/songwriter Birdie Busch.
"I was born here, and lived right down the street," Birdie said.
Kenli Mattus and Birdie Busch play for patients in the Rehab Unit.
The musicians later performed for several patients bedside. Kenli said he sings his own songs as well as those of other artists. "I gauge what I think the people might want to hear," he said.
To learn more about the Musicians On Call program or to become a volunteer, visit WXPN's website.
