Binational Collaboration in Arts in Healthcare
Smiles Through Art created an art program for children with Down Syndrome, a Binational Collaboration with the Hospital Infantil de las Californias in Tijuana, Baja California.
US-MEX Cross border work is important in fields like healthcare, it promotes trading services and the opportunity to exchange knowledge in health and arts in healthcare.
Children with Down Syndrome and parents created art decoupage plates with different color papers.
Down syndrome is the most frequently occurring chromosomal disorder and the leading cause of intellectual and developmental delay in the US and in the world.
Art improves mental health and self esteem!
Not only helps to express feelings but also are necessary for improving well-being and creating positive minds.
Health Collaboration Matters!
Sharon Persovski was presented with a Recognition from the Hospital Infantil de las Californias for her partnership on the project helping children with Down Syndrome Community and for building bridges between US - Mexico Cross Boarder work.
