Center for HumanKindness

Dr. Josh Norman is using his passion for music to bring moments of calm, healing, and connection to patients, families, and staff—one song at a time. By bringing his guitar into hospital rooms, he’s brightening the days of patients and demonstrating the power of music as medicine. 🎶💛


The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Ohio State doctor's music is medicine for patients With his voice, a guitar and plenty of heart, Dr. Josh Norman brings smiles to patients' faces.

After experiencing loss, loneliness, and vision changes, Laurel made the decision to step back into community—where she met Susan. What began as a simple connection has grown into a friendship rooted in support, laughter, and showing up for one another through life’s challenges.

Together, they’re a reminder that kindness and connection can help light the way forward.

Through friendship, 2 women take on life‑altering challenges Laurel Ridenbaugh lost her vision, job and friends. A new friendship helped her find purpose and aim for the Paralympics.