Featured Artists and Inspirations
Curved Architectural Features, Soft Soothing Colors, and Celebratory Artwork Welcome Patients In a D.C. Birthing Center
Community of Hope (COH), a non-profit healthcare facility in Washington, D.C. serves as the only freestanding birthing center in the capital city. They provide quality, compassionate care, and outstanding patient experience, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. The healthcare providers and support staff engage patients and seek to keep healthcare affordable and accessible. […]
Interactive Wall Art For Young Patients
Intriguing and interactive wall art installations at Boston Children’s Hospital foster a sense of wonder, perfect for young patients potentially feeling nervous and afraid. Every parent knows the redirection strategy. Redirection is a common strategy used by parents. Generally, you’ll distract your child with something safe, appropriate, and positive in order to redirect them away […]
How to Ease Patient’s Anxiety
The hospital can be a scary thing for anyone, especially a child. What one hospital is doing to ease their patient’s anxiety is creating a graphics program. Below is the highlight of how that program works, to read the full article by health care magazine click here. Graphics Program The University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott […]
Interior Designs With Health Care Workers in Mind
The Covid-19 pandemic has shined a light on the mental and physical stress that health care workers undergo daily. To help with this issue the UCI Medical Center in Irvine, California has created what they are calling Lavender Rooms. The highlights from the original article published in Healthcare Design Magazine are below. (source) Lavender Rooms […]
Renown Named #1 Hospital in NV by US News & World Report
We frequently feature Renown on the Wikoff Design Studio Blog. Renown Health is the region’s largest not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation. It’s no wonder they were named the #1 hospital […]
Healthcare Design Optimized for the VA’s PACT Model
Patient Aligned Care Team PACT is a new model of care that transforms the way Veterans receive healthcare. The PACT model is built on the well-known concept of patient-centered care. It involves each Veteran working with health team that plans and administers life-long health and wellness. Healthcare Design Magazine recently featured the new VA Clinic […]
A Bright Optimistic Space for Kids
UPMC Harrisburg, Pediatrics Unit in Harrisburg, Pa., recently underwent a 20,000 square foot renovation of its pediatrics unit. Designed by Stantec’s Philadelphia office, the new space offers positive distractions for patients, comfort for families, and efficiency for staff. In the photo featured here, patients can find little nooks alongside the custom murals while enjoying the […]