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June 19, 2017

5 Healthcare Design Features That are at The Leading Edge

5 Healthcare Design Features That are at The Leading Edge

CNN published an article this morning about Hospital designs that are changing the way you’re cared for By Elizabeth Stamp. The 5 Key takeaways for me are: In designing & building healthcare facilities, “How do you attract and retain your community and your patients? How do you attract and retain doctors and nurses?” – Pat Bosch,… Read More

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June 17, 2017

TV Doubles as Artwork

TV Doubles as Artwork

Today most waiting and patient rooms have a television. A TV becomes the focal point in the room begging the individual to watch. When I was a practicing physician, I visited many patient rooms where the television was almost always on…and unfortunately usually tuned to a news station with Breaking News about some disaster. How can broadcast… Read More

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June 12, 2017

Try Pointing the Camera Up at the Sky

Try Pointing the Camera Up at the Sky

Pointing the camera up at the sky allowed for a simpler composition; basically just the blue background and the white flowers. Like many of my favorite images the light comes from behind so that the image glows like stained glass.

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June 5, 2017

Old Fashioned Simplicity – 2017 v. 1917

Old Fashioned Simplicity – 2017 v. 1917

The old-fashioned simplicity of this rose appeals to me. I found this native rose growing in the prairie about 10 minutes from my house. Below is a painting of Carolina (pasture) rose by Mary E. Eaton from a 1917 issue of National Geographic.

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March 28, 2017

Black and White Photographs for Healthcare – Exceptions to the Rule?

Black and White Photographs for Healthcare – Exceptions to the Rule?

I’ve written a few blog posts in the past about black and white photographs for healthcare. A client recently asked me if I still believe black & white should be avoided in hospitals and medical offices? Based on research, the general public dislikes abstract art and research proves that it is inappropriate for healthcare. Since… Read More

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Web_Henry-Domke_3123Why This Blog?

I started this blog several years ago to learn more from experts about using art in healthcare. It became the basis for my book "Picture of Health: Handbook for Healthcare Art." The intended audience includes interior designers, art consultants, architects, framers, hospital staff and artists. As a doctor, I know what stressful places hospitals can be. Hopefully the blog will help us all create more comforting, healing places.

– Henry Domke M.D.

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