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A Community Hospital That Truly Heals
Today, I typed the words “design that heals” into Google’s search engine. I often go searching for articles and inspiration that I like to share and use in my projects as a healthcare designer. Today I was lead to a video by MASS Design Group. MASS Design Group explores how architects and designers can improve the […]
Featured Project: Acibadem Healthcare Group
I was reading Healthcare Design Magazine as I often do and I ran across an article that features the latest addition to Acibadem Healthcare Group. It is too beautiful not to share. Below are some of the project photos and some excerpts from the article. Enjoy. Acibadem Healthcare Group The latest addition to Acibadem Healthcare Group, one […]
Carson Dermatology – Showcases the Design of Wikoff Design Studio and Her Chosen Art Pieces from Healing Images
Carson Dermatology, a five-physician practice, is the top-rated dermatologist in Northern Nevada. Earlier this year they moved into a new 13,000 square-foot building at 1505 Medical Pkwy, Carson City, Nevada. The new location is more suiting to their top-rated reputation giving them the room they needed to expand. The space is about three times the size of the […]
Healthcare Design Magazine Honors Top 10
Each year, Healthcare Design Magazine (HDC) honors the top 10 in healthcare design. This year marks the fourth annual HCD awards. The top 10 are individuals and organizations that made a significant mark in the healthcare design industry over the past year. “The stories behind how and why individuals ended up pursuing careers in healthcare […]
I Work in Healthcare to Make a Difference
People ask me why I focus on healthcare design. The answer is simple. I work in healthcare to make a difference. There are dark days for everyone. Patients undergoing long-term treatments may have the darkest of them all. Fear of the unknown, losing the ability to live and work as you please, worry for your […]
Connecting to Nature
Interior design elements reinforce a connection to nature theme in the latest building addition on Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley campus. The addition was designed by Hasenstab Architects (Akron, Ohio). The design theme reflects the surrounding area which is a beautiful park. In the photo shown here, circular cutouts in the second floor seating area funnel natural light into […]
Bariatric Care Starts in the Waiting Room
Bariatric care is a priority in today’s healthcare facilities. Paying attention to bariatric care when designing is necessary in today’s healthcare design environment. Design techniques can help enable organizations to improve care quality while improving the patient’s experience. One way to do this is by using bariatric furniture in the waiting room. The ultimate goal […]