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When Sydney's doctor told her she could no longer play sports after surgery, she was heart-broken. That kind of news can be devastating for a 14-year-old girl. Fortunately for Sydney, Children's Hospital Central California had the perfect opportunity for this young lady. Distinctive Art Source had just issued a Call for Artists on behalf of Children's and Sydney answered the call and discovered her new passion for photography. Sydney was one of 11 artists whose works are on display in the Paramount Farms Expansion at Children's Hospital Central California. The photographs were taken at the annual...

Congratulations to the team at Winchester Medical Center on this news feature on TV3 Winchester. Be sure to watch the video version! WMC ICU Highlights Local Artists and Destinations, TV3 Winchester, December 20, 2011

Look around the walls of your hospital and see if you can find a story. Can you tell anything about the lives of the people who live and work in your community? Do you feel connected to the people who created or are depicted in the artwork? If not, then you’re missing out on one of the most effective tools in creating a healing environment. If the art in your facility simply adorns the walls and complements the interiors with “evidence based” nature images, then you’ve only taken the first step in designing a positive patient experience. To download the free white paper, The Story Behind...

Distinctive Art Source was honored to share the stage with our friends at Southeast Health, Starizon  and PNM Architects at the Healthcare Design 2011 Conference in Nashville, TN earlier this month. The story we told was a powerful tale about life, hope and one Cancer Center's journey to “Design the Cancer Patient Experience.” Barbara Harriman, IIDA, President/Creative Director, Distinctive Art Source, presented along with Sly Moore, MA, MBA, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Southeast Health; Judy Aslin, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Executive Director, Cancer Center, Southeast Health;...

Nurses at Rust Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are caring for their tiny patients in a unique way – they’re creating handmade quilts! The gift of quilting has been a part of the NICU history at Presbyterian where nurses traditionally make quilts for patients. With the opening of Presbyterian Rust Medical Center on October 22, 2011, the NICU nurses have a new challenge: to create quilts for permanent display in each of the 11 private NICU patient rooms. The quilt squares are being designed by staff nurses and assembled with love by retired NICU nurse Lynda Nystrom. When completed,...

One of our favorite parts of the job at Distinctive Art Source is helping our clients share their success stories. In November, we’re looking forward to joining our friends at Southeast Health to present “Designing the Cancer Patient Experience” at the Healthcare Design 2011 Conference in Nashville, TN. Barbara Harriman, IIDA, President/Creative Director, Distinctive Art Source, will present along with Sly Moore, MA, MBA, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Southeast Health; Judy Aslin, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Executive Director, Cancer Center, Southeast Health; Gary Adamson, Chief Experience...

Barbara Harriman, president and creative director, Distinctive Art Source, has been invited to present at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo September 20-22, 2011 in Chicago, IL. Barbara will co-present with Cynthia Moore-Hardy, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, LakeHealth; Steve Karns, Senior Vice President Administrative Services, LakeHealth; and Susan Long, formerly of Karlsberger. The team will present "Integrative Design Approach Creates Cohesive Healing Experience at LakeHealth TriPoint Medical Center." To register or for more information about the conference, visit...

"Peace and Tranquility: Artwork Reflects Nature Throughout Southeast Cancer Center,"Southeast Health Consult Magazine, Fall 2011 More from this issue of Consult Magazine by Southeast Health can be found here.

A breathtaking 20-foot tall titanium and steel sculpture entitled "Tranquil Ripples" greets patients and visitors outside the Southeast Cancer Center. It features three independently moving, wind-driven rings, symbolizing rings of healing. The continuously moving monument represents the patients, families and support of the SoutheastHEALTH community. Tranquil Ripples by Jeffrey Laudenslager

Distinctive Art Sources publishes the quarterly Healthcare Art Report to keep you up to date on innovative art options, exceptional healthcare art programs and industry resources. Read the Summer 2011 issue of Healthcare Art Report.