Art initiative makes children's healthcare facilities less scary

RxArt commissions artists to create artworks on walls, ceilings, floors - even medical equipment


RxArt commissions artists to create artworks on walls, ceilings, floors and even medical equipment in pediatrics wards across the country, to make the facilities less intimidating, according to an article on The Olympian website.

The nonprofit has brought artists to pediatric wards across the country. Former art dealer Diane Brown founded RxArt 15 years ago out of her own claustrophobia of CAT scan machines.

RxArt has worked with such artists as Jeff Koons at Advocate Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois; Kenny Scharf at Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn; Urs Fischer at the Cedar-Sinai Maxine Dunitz Children's Health Center in Los Angeles; and John Monti at Children's Hospital Boston. 

"A positive and comforting environment can have a major impact on patients' experiences," Dr. Barry Coller, physician-in-chief at Rockefeller University Hospital, said in the article. "This is especially true for pediatric patients who are a particularly vulnerable population."

Read the article.

 

 



July 28, 2016


Topic Area: Interior Design


Recent Posts

Sustainability as a Baseline in Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals can balance costs, build resilience and learn from global models for sustainable design to further their green goals.


Penobscot Valley Hospital Reports Data Security Incident

It immediately implemented its incident response procedures, took steps to secure systems and hired third-party forensic specialists to assist with an investigation.


Ballad Health Acquires Land for Future Unicoi County Hospital

The new hospital is expected to feature an emergency department, 10 inpatient beds and outpatient services.


Why Healthcare Facilities Management Is Critical to Patient Safety 

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities rely on much more than doctors and nurses to keep patients safe.


Brookdale Senior Living Announces Acquisition of the Brookdale Galleria Community

The 244-unit independent living and assisted living community is located directly adjacent to The Galleria shopping and entertainment complex.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.