Supporting well communities by design

Healthcare Design article discusses using modern design to make care facilities the centerpieces of wellness-oriented, collaborative communities


In a recent article on the Healthcare Design website, Managing Editor Jennifer Kovacs Silvis discusses using modern design to make care facilities the centerpieces of wellness-oriented, collaborative communities. They inspire wellness not just by providing care but by working with other health centers, retailers and restaurants to encourage healthy lifestyles, the article said. Whether healthcare providers are planning a health village or the urban renewal of  existing communities, wellness partners can include entertainment venues, health clubs, conference centers and academic institutions, among others.

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April 30, 2014


Topic Area: Architecture


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