In the California city of Merced, a hospital has a welcoming policy that allows Hmong shamans to perform different health rituals for the local Hmong population that requests them. Interestingly enough, the patients receiving these ceremonies have been experiencing high rates of recovery when compared to their counterparts. See here how this hospital in Merced bridges traditional medicine with spiritual ceremonies to create the best atmosphere for healing.
When traditional medicine meets ceremonial rituals, amazing things can happen
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