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News

29May

If We Could See Inside Others’ Hearts

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News
Here is a wonderful illustration of the importance of seeing things from the perspective of others. Understanding what’s taking place in the heart and mind of the viewer is the root of evidence and patient based art. As art consultants, we consider the perspective of the viewer in creating every art program. That means we think [...]
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25May

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Art Program

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Clients in the News
Take a peek at some of the serene and soothing artwork you will find in the new Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Distinctive Art Source enjoyed working with the team at Owensboro as well as local artists and community members to create this one-of-a-kind art program! Visit  Read more
15May

The Impact of Visual Art in Patient Waiting Rooms

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News
Waiting is a core component of the healthcare experience which can induce stress and anxiety in patients and their caregivers. In a Quality Improvement Survey conducted across nine adult renal units the clinic waiting area at Cumfried received the highest score. This study evaluates which aspects of the waiting area were important to the patients [...]
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15May

Take Two Doses of Nature and Call Me in the Morning

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Evidence Based Design Research, Industry News
We already know that healthcare appropriate art can serve as a positive distraction and lower stress and anxiety for patients and family members in a hospital setting. But does it make a difference if nature scenes are viewed on a plasma screen as opposed to real life scenes viewed out a window? Can we trick [...]
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07May

Floating Seeds Installation Celebrates Art and Agriculture at Owensboro Medical Health System

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Clients in the News
When you enter the lobby of the newly constructed Owensboro Medical Health System, be sure to keep your head up. You won’t want to miss the extraordinary sculpture suspended in the atrium – a collection of more than 600 floating seeds that represent stories of hope and healing…art and agriculture. Local artist Mary Carothers worked [...]
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26Apr

Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando Featured on Healthcare Design Magazine Cover

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Clients in the News, Media and Press
Congratulations to the team at Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando on the feature story in Healthcare Design Magazine, March 2013. DAS is honored to be a part of this extraordinary project. Page 38 tells the story of how DAS worked with Nemours to partner with local museums [...]
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26Apr

Inova Fairfax Hospital’s New Patient Tower Brings Healthcare Into the Future

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Clients in the News, Media and Press
The Spring 2013 issue of INhealth magazine features Inova Fairfax Hospital’s new patient tower, which offers a contemporary design that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also designed to promote and instill wellness. DAS was honored to work alongside the team at Inova in creating the facility’s art program, which includes a dichroic glass sculpture [...]
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26Feb

Dichroic Glass Sculpture Featured at Inova Fairfax Hospital

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Clients in the News, Media and Press
Inova Fairfax Hospital South Patient Tower DAS collaborated with artist Kenneth vonRoenn Jr. to design a memorable sculpture that complements both the design and transparency of the rotunda at Inova Fairfax Hospital while also creating a unique identity for the new South Patient Tower. The 16’h [...]
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11Dec

The Art and Science of Nursing Practice

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Industry News
by Dr Anita Bamford-Wade, DNurs, MA, Dip Bus, RN Back in 1997, when I was working as a Director of Nursing of a large tertiary hospital I was aware that the only place in the entire building with any ambience was the Nurses Chapel. The north facing wall of the chapel comprised of very beautiful stain [...]
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02Nov

Nemours Builds Community With Local Museum Partnerships

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Clients in the News
Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando is building relationships with innovative and cost-effective art programs that benefit patients, families, visitors and the local art community. Through the scope of our work with Nemours, Distinctive Art Source enjoyed the opportunity to conceptualize and coordinate several museum partnerships that will continue to foster mutually-beneficial relationships [...]
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01Nov

Camp Boggy Creek Campers and Families Help Create Hospital Artwork

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Clients in the News
More than 480 children and family members at Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis, Fl, took part in a special activity this summer that will provide patients and visitors enjoyment for years to come to at Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando. Distinctive Art Source was honored to commission the creation of “Our [...]
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31Oct

Nemours Children’s Hospital Art Program Creates a Visual Journey

Posted by Theresa Ceniccola
Clients in the News
Intentionally selected artwork greets visitors at Nemours Children’s Hospital Orlando and accompanies them throughout their hospital journey creating a participatory sense of discovery that appeals to the childlike wonder in people of all ages. Nemours Art Program supports the facility design theme: A Hospital in a Garden…and A Garden in a Hospital. Visitors young and old [...]
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