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Healthcare Design

common area at new WinnMed outpatient center
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WinnMed Campus Expansion Complete with New 42,000-Square-Foot Outpatient Center

2 weeks ago5 mins

WinnMed’s new outpatient center combines adaptable clinical areas with streamlined digital registration and scheduling, creating an intuitive environment designed to…

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schematic of isometric operating room
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An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Future Design of Interventional Imaging Spaces, Part II 

2 weeks ago3 weeks ago9 mins

An example of an isometric operating room provided by Cuningham. | Photo Credit: Cuningham  By Amy Keller Frye; Heather Rusch…

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lobby at new UCI Health – Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital
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UCI Health, Lifepoint Rehabilitation Open 52-Bed Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital

2 weeks ago5 mins

The new UCI Health – Irvine Rehabilitation Hospital will provide intensive inpatient rehabilitation for patients recovering from strokes, traumatic brain…

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floor plan of Valleywise Health Medical Center imaging room
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An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Future Design of Interventional Imaging Spaces, Part I

2 weeks ago3 weeks ago10 mins

Cuningham’s work on the Valleywise Health Medical Center resulted in a new, 233-bed, 10-story, 687,000-square-foot facility. | Photo Credit: Cuningham …

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waiting area at Leon Medical Centers
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Healthcare Beyond Walls: Designing the Future of Care

4 weeks ago6 mins

Leon Medical Centers in Homestead, Fla., repurposed a former multiplex theater into a comprehensive outpatient hub featuring imaging, rapid care…

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Rachael Rome has joined HDR as a Behavioral Health Principal, dedicated to helping healthcare organizations create environments that support healing, dignity and improved outcomes.
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Rachael Rome Joins HDR as Behavioral Health Principal

1 month ago2 months ago1 mins

Rachael Rome has joined HDR as a Behavioral Health Principal, dedicated to helping healthcare organizations create environments that support healing, dignity and improved outcomes.

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Instead of committing valuable square footage to a permanent installation, facilities can incorporate movable or reconfigurable elements to create engaging areas for children while allowing the space to evolve.
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Designing More Flexible, Welcoming Pediatric Waiting Areas

1 month ago2 months ago8 mins

A healthcare visit can already feel unfamiliar or intimidating, and a crowded, static waiting room can add to that stress.

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One of the many issues that correctional administrators are facing today is the provision of more complex health interventions within the facility walls. 
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How Correctional Administrators Can Prepare Themselves, and Their Healthcare Projects, for Success

1 month ago2 months ago10 mins

One of the many issues that correctional administrators are facing today is the provision of more complex health interventions within the facility walls. 

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SMRT Architects & Engineers designed major healthcare facilities for MaineGeneral Health in Augusta, Maine.
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Rebecca Casey, New Director of Health & Wellness Practice at SMRT, On the Next Era of Human-Centered Design 

3 months ago3 months ago11 mins

SMRT Architects & Engineers recently announced Principal Rebecca Casey, AIA, as Director of its Health & Wellness Practice, expanding the firm’s focus beyond traditional clinical spaces to address the rapidly growing demand for holistic, community-wide health and well-being in the built environment. 

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For IU Health Fort Wayne’s new hospital currently under construction, Four Point Design hosted a furniture fair for hospital staff to test out different furniture options for their new facility designed by architect Gresham Smith and built by Pepper / Garmong Construction. Four Point Design provided interior design, furniture selection and specifications, and artwork coordination for the project. Image courtesy of Four Point Design.
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Engaging Caregivers in the Design Process

3 months ago3 months ago8 mins

For a healthcare organization kicking off a new building project, the beginning of the design process is an exciting and important moment.

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