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In this Swiss town, medics are prescribing free museum trips

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Doctors in Neuchâtel can now give out free passes to see great art to browse through some ancient artefacts, or to wander through the town’s botanical gardens. Neuchâtel has launched the 2-year pilot to boost well-being. Doctors will hand out up to 500 prescriptions which can be redeemed at 4 heritage sites including the Museum of Art and History.

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