Arts at Erlanger, a committee of volunteers that facilitates art-based therapy, has announced the “Seascapes” gallery opening at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Available for viewing through Nov. 13 in the hospital’s gallery corridor, the juried gallery consists of a multitude of different mediums including paintings and photographs inspired by the seas, shells, sand, surf and sun. Read More …
Navigating healthcare spaces with ease
Before learning to read or speak, children typically learn to communicate visually. Traveling in a foreign country, we often seek common symbols to locate the nearest restroom or exit. Pictures are a universal language. Employing visual cues in healthcare settings is a critical design tool to establish wayfinding, support safety measures and create a cohesive brand identity. Visual cues are not limited to signage and symbols used for wayfinding, and can be incorporated through wall and floor finishes, ceiling treatments and light fixtures. Read More …
Dimensional Innovations recently completed a digital art wall, Social Butterflies, for the Carilion Children’s Tanglewood Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Symbolizing restoration and tranquility, the butterfly holds a special place in the heart of Carilion Children’s, even serving as an element of its brand logo. The team worked alongside Stage Sound to bring the digital butterfly sanctuary to life. Read More …
Healthcare facility managers have incredibly high expectations for flooring material. As a principle surface in medical environments, they shoulder many responsibilities: influencing patient, visitor and staff perception, as well as impacting the quality and function of every space. Perhaps flooring’s most important role in design is to yield positive patient outcomes. Read More …
In today’s healthcare environment of dwindling reimbursements, increased volumes and higher demand for patient satisfaction, there is a push to optimize space and leverage technology to work as effectively as possible. To make the best use of space and resources, healthcare leaders are looking to right-sized patient smart rooms Read More …
DENVER, Colo. – ArtHouse Design has completed a comprehensive environmental graphics, wayfinding, theming and donor signage design program for Golisano Children’s Hospital in Rochester, New York. Read More …
SEATTLE, Wash. — Swedish Medical Center opened its newly expanded Cherry Hill Imaging Center in Seattle, Washington, with a dedication and open house on Feb. 11. Tlingit artist Israel Shotridge, whose Alaskan Native artwork was recently installed Read More …
HARTFORD, Ct. – Families of patients at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center NICU at the UConn Medical Center in Farmington now have a peaceful retreat to help them as they deal with the stress of a child in the NICU. Read More …
With passage of the healthcare law providing increased coverage for behavioral health services, treatment services for substance use disorders are being integrated with general healthcare. Many healthcare organizations are including spaces for outpatient behavioral health Read More …
