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décembre 2, 2023Like
The Psychology Behind Why We Crave Comfort Foods
Whenever I’m sad, I eat a bark of chocolate. When I’m worried, I cook myself some soup. And when I’m stressed, I crave pizza. This is a pattern that I began to notice when I was in therapy and when I mentioned this to my therapist, she offered me an explanation on comfort foods. Comfort foods are like a warm hug for our souls. They’re those dishes and meals that wrap us in nostalgia, reminding us of home, love, and calmsage
décembre 2, 2023Like
HCD Conference 2023: The Importance Of Trust In Clinic Design
Trust plays an important role in developing design solutions that meet the needs of a community and specifically underrepresented and underserved communities of color, according to presenters of the session “Relationship-Based Design—The Role of Trust in Healing” at the 2023 Healthcare Design Conference + Expo, held in early November in New Orleans. Throughout the nation, many underserved communities of color face the challenge of access to quality, comprehensive healthcare, which can lead to numerous health disparities within these communities, according to healthcare
décembre 1, 2023Like
Sharp HealthCare To Build $900M Medical Tower On San Diego Campus
Nonprofit regional health group Sharp HealthCare (San Diego) is planning a new medical tower on the Sharp HealthCare campus in San Diego’s Serra Mesa neighborhood, according to the website sandiegouniontribune.com. The seven-story, 152-bed tower will replace the 1950s-era Sharp Memorial Hospital building, which has been in continuous use since it opened in 1955. The project, part of a $900 million redevelopment plan for the metro campus, recently received a $10 million funding gift from San Diego-area philanthropist Laurie McGrath, The healthcare
décembre 1, 2023Like
Mayo Clinic Announces $5B Renovation Of Flagship Campus In Rochester, Minnesota
Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn.) announced a $5 billion, six-year plan to overhaul its flagship campus in downtown Rochester, Minn. The project, part of the nonprofit organization’s “Bold. Forward. Unbound.” initiative, aims to bring Mayo Clinic teams and patients together to transform the patient experience, advance more cures, and improve outcomes. Slated for completion by 2030, the project will add five new buildings and related infrastructure and utilities spanning 2.4 million square feet with “future-oriented design elements” and digital technologies, including healthcare
décembre 1, 2023Like
Wrap Up Happiness: 13 Mental Health Gifts Ideas For This Holiday Season
Woo-hoo! The holiday season is upon us, fellas! With glittering decorations, festive music, and delicious feasts, we’re all ready to welcome the new year. However, holidays are more than just decorations and feasts; it’s also a time to show our loved ones how much we care for them. In our busy lives, when we’re trying to balance work, family, and festivals, it can become second nature to put our mental well-being on the back burner. Not this season, though! This calmsage
décembre 1, 2023Like
2023 HCD Conference Highlights
New Orleans was host to a record-breaking Healthcare Design Conference + Expo in November, marking the show’s largest attendance since 2019 (when the conference was also held in New Orleans). The annual four-day event brought together the healthcare design industry for keynote presentations, educational sessions, networking events, facility tours, association meetings, and a bustling expo hall. Enjoy the slideshow above for highlights from the 2023 HCD Conference, including keynote and educational sessions, awards ceremonies, and the expo hall. Additionally, you healthcare
décembre 1, 2023Like
Pregnant Women Experience A Wide Variation In Body Image
Women experience a large variation in perceptions of their own body during pregnancy. Research published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth found that average levels of body image dissatisfaction was similar in pregnant and non-pregnant, but there were significant differences between individuals. “We found that some women feel happier with their body’s appearance when they’re pregnant, others feel more negative and for others pregnancy doesn’t notably affect their body image satisfaction. This is most likely determined by individual factors, such theravive
novembre 30, 2023Like
LS3P Names Esperanza “Espy” Harper Innovation Leader
Architecture, interiors, and planning firm LS3P (Charleston, S.C.) has named Esperanza “Espy” Harper as innovation leader at the firm. In her role, Harper will be responsible for leading LS3P’s efforts in researching and developing transformative ideas and industry solutions for the healthcare sector. She’s served as a senior medical planner with LS3P for the past five years. In 2022, Harper was named an HCD 10 winner. To read the HCD 10 article about her work, go here. The post LS3P Names healthcare
novembre 30, 2023Like
A Conversation with Makeba L. Williams, M.D., About Health Equity and Menopause
Menopause is a near-universal experience for women in midlife. And most women will experience some physical, mental and emotional changes in the years leading up to, and following, the end of their menstrual cycles. While vasomotor symptoms such as night sweats and hot flashes are common for most women, how long they last and how severe they can be vary by race and ethnicity. Cultural norms can have a significant effect on how women experience menopause as well. Read: Menopause Healthy
novembre 30, 2023Like
Making the Most of Telehealth for Menopause
Jodi Miller, 49, was experiencing distressing changes to her skin, weight, moods, sleep schedule and menstrual cycle. But when she talked to her OB-GYN, she didn’t get much help. “I was told that all of what I was experiencing was a part of ‘the change’ and that there was nothing that could be done,” Miller said. She got a similar response from other healthcare providers (HCPs) in her area. So she searched the internet for a specialist in midlife women’s Healthy
novembre 30, 2023Like
E4H Environments for Health Architecture Adds Office in Charleston, S.C.
E4H Environments for Health Architecture (Dallas), an architecture and interior design firm specializing in healthcare and health science and technology facilities, has added a new office in Charleston, S.C. The new studio marks the firm’s 11th office location and is intended to help build client relationships in South Carolina market. E4H Associate Partner Andrew Pardue will serve as office director. For more on E4H, go here. The post E4H Environments for Health Architecture Adds Office in Charleston, S.C. first appeared on HCD Magazine. healthcare
novembre 30, 2023Like
Side Effects of Guanfacine to Be Aware of
Guanfacine is a non-stimulant drug prescribed to manage ADHD in children and teens. It’s in a class of drugs known as alpha-2A-adrenergic receptor agonists, which act on brain chemical imbalances that may be associated with inattention and impulsivity. In studies, Guanfacine was found effective when attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder occur comorbidly (at the same time). Other research suggests it may be helpful in treating anxiety in adolescents, although it hasn’t been approved by the FDA yet talk