ABOUT US | WHERE YOU CAN FIND US | MAGIC MOMENTS
Medical Clown Project delivers therapeutic programming, creating lighthearted spaces, to spark joy for patients of all populations. Using theatrical play, music, and specialized clowning techniques, our professional healthcare clowns fully embrace the human behind the healing body, to enliven the individual beyond the shadow of illness.
As an integrated component of care for adult and pediatric patients and their families, the medical clowns also benefit the community milieu by lightening the mood of healthcare providers and staff.
Our newsletters, website, and other online and printed materials are intended to create a ‘window’ into therapeutic medical clowning to help you visualize and even, perhaps, viscerally feel the power of our work. Equally important is our commitment to the patients, families, medical team and staff to whom we provide services. Whenever possible, we will share stories, photographs and images of our work. Please know, however, that we are limited by our commitment to respecting the privacy of those we serve.
As Michelle M. Fouts, PharmD, BCPS, CGP, Director of Pharmacy at Laguna Honda and the Medical Clown Project liaison stated:
Our medical team and staff were extremely positive about the impact of the work of the medical clowns. They were amazed and delighted to report that some residents who had been isolated and non communicative were ‘lighting up and talking’ for the first time in months.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND US
California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC)- San Francisco
We have had partnered with CPMC since2010 to provide therapeutic medical clowning on the pediatric, skilled nursing facility, and Alzheimer residential and outpatient units.
Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
We are excited to partner with Laguna Honda to provide therapeutic medical clowning as a component of integrated medical care to some of the City’s most vulnerable individuals.
San Francisco Campus For Jewish Living
CMS five-star rated for care, currently providing skilled nursing, short-term rehab and acute geriatric psychiatry. Expanding to offer assisted-living and memory-care suites, and a community-based network of services and programs for older adults.
UCSF Benioff Oakland Children’s Hospital
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland formerly known as Children’s Hospital Oakland, is a pediatric acute care hospital located in Oakland, California. The hospital has 191 beds and is affiliated with the UCSF School of Medicine.
Rhoda Goldman Plaza
Rhoda Goldman Plaza offers concierge level assisted living and memory care. Considered the jewel of San Francisco senior living communities.
AlmaViaSF
AlmaVia of San Francisco, nestled near Lake Merced, is a picturesque, pet-friendly community offering spacious apartments and amenities that keep seniors active, engaged and loving life. Residents are encouraged to take part in intergenerational activities at the nearby church or school, and also to take advantage of all our available services, each one grounded in our belief in nurturing the body, mind and spirit through a holistic approach to wellness.
On Lok PACE
Therapeutic Medical Clowning is provided at On Lok PACE centers in San Francisco, San Jose and Fremont.
