Keith Urban made some young patients very happy recently. The country music star visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, per People. It must have raised the spirits of all who saw him there. He reportedly had a busy and fun time at the renowned medical facility.
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Urban, 58, presented guitars to the music therapy program at Monroe Carell and there was an acoustic sing-along. He also spent quality time with some patients and their loved ones. People had a chance to ask Urban questions and take some snaps with him as well. All in all, a happy time for everyone during the holiday season, courtesy of the famous singer.
The Visit Meant a Lot to Urban
Per American Songwriter, Keith Urban voiced his thoughts about the visit and the hospital in a video. "This time of year is so important, and for all the hard work that everybody does here at the children's hospital, it's an honor for me to come in and do just even a small little bit for everybody. I love coming to Vandy to see everybody, and I especially love when we get to come in and all the kids get to ask questions."
That "small little bit" was clearly very meaningful to many. And definitely to Urban too. Countless people will always remember Urban's tremendous kindness and eagerness to help.
A Hospital Exec Expressed Appreciation to Urban
Per American Songwriter, the hospital's president, Meg Rush, MD, MMHC, said in a press release, "Keith is a wonderful friend to our hospital with several visits over the years. His thoughtful and generous gift of guitars to our Music Therapy Program will help us continue using music as added therapy to bring comfort and healing to children during their hospital stay."
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt Is a Remarkable Facility
The hospital, according to its web site, is both comprehensive and extremely well-staffed with distinguished medical experts in many fields. The facility has "more than 500 physicians trained in 30 pediatric and surgical specialties." It also houses "the highest level NICU" in Tennessee. Youngsters can get the finest care there.
