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août 28, 2023Like
HKS Adds To Health Practice Team
Global architecture, interior design, planning, and advisory firm HKS (Dallas) has expanded its health practice across several offices. The new team members include: Jayne Kang Kim, vice president and health practice leader (Austin, Texas) Shane Walton, principal and senior project architect (New York) Dee Dee Bonds, vice president and senior interior designer (Orlando, Fla.) Kevin Sladovnik, vice president and business development director (Denver). The post HKS Adds To Health Practice Team first appeared on HCD Magazine. healthcare
août 28, 2023Like
Keeping Pace With Technology In Healthcare Design
On the recommendation of a board member, I recently read “Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow.” Written by Yuval Noah Harari, it explores the future of humankind and the possible trajectories of human evolution in the 21st century. It’s a fascinating read, filled with predictions that will stimulate your own thoughts about their impact on our healthcare system and, in turn, on our industry. Published in 2015, it’s especially interesting to read it through our 2023 lens, as we healthcare
août 28, 2023Like
Freeman Health System To Expand Footprint
Freeman Health System (Pittsburg, Kan.) is planning a new hospital in Pittsburg, according to the website fourstateshomepage.com. The $168 million, 170,000-square-foot facility will house 50 beds, an emergency department (ED) and intensive care unit (ICU). Services will include cardiology, maternity, pediatrics, outpatient/inpatient surgery (including robotic procedures), as well as medical and radiation oncology. Freeman currently has hospitals in Joplin, Kan., and Neosho, Kan. The post Freeman Health System To Expand Footprint first appeared on HCD Magazine. healthcare
août 28, 2023Like
20 Profitable Hobbies For Women To Improve Mental Health And Relax
Someone on the internet appropriately quoted, “Hobbies are one of the most potent methods for launching something of meaning and lasting value.” I love baking cookies for my loved ones, baking for my loved ones not only provides me with a sense of accomplishment but also makes me feel gratitude, love, affection, kindness, and more. Similarly, when we follow a hobby or a passion, we feel immensely grateful and proud! The mental health benefits of hobbies are beyond our expectations, calmsage
août 28, 2023Like
Why I Had a Hysterectomy for Adenomyosis and Fibroids
Last year, at age 52, I finally had a hysterectomy for adenomyosis, after three decades of incrementally increasing pain for two weeks of every month. For the most part, removing my uterus rid me of the severe pain I was having (both when ovulating and during my period). Although it was a relief, its still hard for me to process that there were options all alongI just didnt know it. I didnt even believe I had an issue worthy of best
août 28, 2023Like
8 Ways to Become More Thoughtful in Life
“In a world full of noise and distractions, thoughtfulness is the quiet revolution that can change everything.” The most wonderful gift you can ever receive or even give to someone is something with a touch of thoughtfulness behind it. It’s the trait that can make anyone a better person instantly. Thoughtfulness can enrich your life, deepen your connections with your loved ones (even strangers!), and even enhance your growth and improvement. When our lives seem too busy for things, it’s calmsage
août 28, 2023Like
16 New Healthcare Building Products
New healthcare building products From wall systems, acoustic panels, and sound-reducing drywall to a variety of door systems, vendors and manufacturers are introducing a range of building products to support healthcare design environments. Above, click through a slideshow of some of the latest building products introduced into the healthcare design market Visit Healthcare Design’s Products page for more healthcare-specific design products including artwork and wayfinding. The post 16 New Healthcare Building Products first appeared on HCD Magazine. healthcare
août 27, 2023Like
Spectrophobia (Fear Of Mirrors): What is It, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment, And More!
Right after delivering a healthy baby, I was scared of looking in the mirror because of how I looked. Whenever I looked into the mirror, I felt like “This is not me.” Later, I understood that I am struggling with body-image issues, and if I will not control my fear on time, this might result in something big! Yes, body dysmorphic disorder can also be the cause of Spectrophobia. Spectrophobia, fear of mirrors is a specific type of phobia wherein calmsage
août 26, 2023Like
The MetroHealth Glick Center, Cleveland: 2023 Design Showcase Honorable Mention
Central to a master plan to transform The MetroHealth System’s main campus in Cleveland, the 800,000-square-foot Glick Center opened in November 2022 as a catalyst to bring hope and healing to the city’s diverse and economically challenged West Side. (For more on the project, read this HCD magazine feature.) The project was submitted to the Design Showcase by HGA (Milwaukee). And while it’s primed to deliver care efficiently today, it’s ready for the future thanks to a “process-neutral” platform that healthcare
août 26, 2023Like
All You Need To Know About Ommetaphobia (Fear Of Eyes)
The first ever impression while meeting someone is the eye contact we make or maintain… our eye contact reflects our personality, strengths, honesty, kindness, generosity, and whatnot! But what happens when someone has a fear of eyes? Yes, fear of eyes is for real. Ommetaphobia which is fear of eyes is a specific type of phobia that can be so severe or extreme that it can interfere with social activities, personal life, and professional life. Ommetaphobia is not only limited calmsage
août 26, 2023Like
Situational Anxiety: How To Manage Situational Anxiety Effectively?
I have a fear of public speaking but I am really good at brainstorming ideas. The idea of speaking publicly makes me anxious. Like, I can discuss ideas effectively in front of the people I know, but when someone from a higher authority or partners come-in, the presentation becomes messier. What do we call this type of anxiety? In psychology, we refer to this specific response of anxiety as situational anxiety. In this blog, let us find out what is calmsage
août 25, 2023Like
Being Lovesick Isn’t Just an Old Saying — It’s a Real Thing
We tend to romanticize pretty much everything to do with love, from crushes to first love to tying the knot. Unfortunately, there’s a lot more to love than first-kiss butterflies, fairytale weddings, and the giddy high of falling for someone new. Many of us have experienced the singular misery of lovesickness, which itself tends to get idealized from time to time. And yes, it’s true that there is something slightly sweet about it; after all, it’s nice to have someone shek