CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) -A heightened need for services for children with special needs is prompting a nonprofit to expand big time in eastern Iowa. ChildServe currently has locations in Johnston, Ames, Des Moines and Coralville.

Pandemic school shutdowns and virtual classes stalled learning for Illinois students with disabilities. Efforts to help them recover are complicated, slow, and held up by staffing shortages.

The sounds of the excitement of football flooded the field on Sunday at Citizens Bank Stadium but it wasn’t the sound created by the high school, middle school, or even youth league teams that were abuzz.

The Ukulele Kids Club (UKC), a music non-profit from Florida, has always believed in music's ability to bring comfort and hope during difficult times. The recent events in Ukraine have motivated them to expand their mission to reach children impacted by the war. The UKC is rallying the music community around their 'Ukulele. Ukraine. U kan.' campaign with the message that music can heal the wounds of war and an instrument for children to keep is a gift for wellness and for life.

Experts estimate one out of every three people who get COVID will end up with long COVID. That’s when symptoms after the initial infection last for months on end - or longer. Now, one long COVID survivor is using his training to help others going through the same thing.

Explore the role of music therapy to support treatment in the pediatric setting. Matthew Logan, Jennifer Goldhammer and Brianna Negrete are part of the Music Therapy Program at Benioff Children's Hospital at UCSF and share their experiences to explain how music therapy improves patient care.

The latest competent intelligence report published by WMR with the title “An increase in demand and Opportunities for Global Sound Therapy Market 2022” provides a sorted image of the Sound Therapy industry by analysis of research and information collected from various sources that have the ability to help the decision-makers in the worldwide market to play a significant role in making a gradual impact on the global economy. The report presents and showcases a dynamic vision of the global scenario in terms of market size, market statistics, and competitive situation.

Music therapy can improve symptoms in ALS patients — that’s the suggestion of a recent study. While the size was small, the results show that at-home music therapy can benefit patients as well as their caregivers, in a mode that was enjoyable. That’s the power of music to improve our well-being.

Gabriela Mejia is an artist using her creative talents to decorate colorful guitars for Veterans. Mejia grew up in Colorado hearing stories about her grandfather, who served during WWII. These stories, passed down through the generations, instilled a deep respect for Veterans and their service, as well as a deep sense of patriotism. As a young woman, Mejia adored nature and culture. Skilled in dance, she earned a spot on the Barefoot Hawaiians, a dance group that often volunteered to perform in Veteran homes across the country. Many of these Veterans served at Pearl Harbor and relished the opportunity to watch Mejia and her Polynesian dance group, which brought back happy memories of younger days.

From an Audiologist and Entrepreneur to TV Personality, Dr. Lana Joseph-Ford has made it her life's purpose to help people live healthier and happier lives. From interviews with celebrity music artists to hosting segments on the local news, Dr. J promotes hearing loss awareness and better hearing health practices. Founder and CEO of Joseph-Ford Enterprises and High Level Speech & Hearing Center, Dr. Joseph-Ford, is an entrepreneur in the healthcare industry.