Healing Through Humor
Carolina Health and Humor Association promotes healthy lifestyles through humor and entertainment in healthcare, business, and the community.
Laughter is the universal language of healing.
For over 38 years, Carolina Ha Ha has been at the forefront of therapeutic humor, bringing joy to hospital wards, corporate boardrooms, classrooms, and community centers across North Carolina and beyond.
38+
Years of Service
500+
Programs Delivered
10K+
Lives Touched
50+
Partner Organizations
Our Programs
Employee Stress Management
Interactive humor-based stress relief programs designed for corporate teams and healthcare workers.
Humor Programming & Education
Custom-designed humor curriculum for schools, businesses, and community organizations.
The Laugh Mobile
A mobile unit bringing therapeutic humor directly to cancer patients and hospital wards.
Community Performances
Live entertainment programs that bring laughter and healing to community centers and events.
Founded by Ruth Hamilton, MA Ed.
Carolina Health and Humor Association was founded in 1986 as a non-profit educational service organization dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle through humor and entertainment.
Ruth Hamilton, Executive Director, designs and assists in implementing humor programming in business, education, and community settings. Carolina Ha Ha is best known for implementing the Duke University Medical Center Humor Project.
Cancer patients utilize the “Laugh Mobile”, designed by Ms. Hamilton, to engage in therapeutic humor.
Learn More About UsStories of Impact
“Carolina Ha Ha brought such genuine joy to our oncology unit. The Laugh Mobile is a beacon of hope for our patients.”
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Oncology Director, Duke University Medical Center
“Ruth Hamilton's stress management program transformed our workplace culture. Laughter truly is the best medicine.”
James Patterson
HR Director, Durham Health Systems
“The humor programming at our school has improved student engagement and created a more positive learning environment.”
Maria Gonzalez
Principal, Durham Community School
Ready to bring more laughter into your organization?
Whether you are a healthcare facility, business, school, or community center, we would love to partner with you.
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