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June 24, 2009

Picture of Health

Picture of Health

This 217-page hard bound book includes interviews from designers and leaders in the healthcare field, the latest research on evidence-based design, expert tips on framing, art budget issues, and other subjects that touch on the field of art in healthcare. The content first appeared in this blog. (Free PDF download) A few reviews: “…Picture of… Read More

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May 11, 2009

Does Art spread Superbugs?

Does Art spread Superbugs?

Superbugs in hospitals have everyone scared; and for good reason. Doctors and researchers fear that these bacteria may become entrenched in hospitals, threatening the very patients that go there for treatment. Understanding Superbugs is important for Designers. Jain Malkin in her new book wrote: "Infection control is such a big issue today; it has to… Read More

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November 11, 2008

HCD08

Today is the last day of HCD08 (HealthCare Design 2008 conference). Once again this 4-day conference has proven to be of great value for those interested in the use of art in HealthCare. The conference is a great place to see art and learn about how others are using art in hospitals. You have the opportunity… Read More

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October 19, 2008

Incorporating faith-based art

Eva Payne won the contest to describe her most challenging healthcare art project and how she solved it. The problem she dealt with was incorporating faith-based artwork into the modern healthcare environment. Here is what she wrote:                    Artwork selection may be the most subjective area of… Read More

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June 17, 2008

What the heck is a webinar?

What the heck is a webinar?

Recently, my inbox is getting emails about once a week inviting me to participate in a “Webinar”. What the heck is a Webinar? To find out I called Natalie Zensius, the Director of Marketing and Communications or The Center for Health Design. How do they work? When did they start? Short for Web-based seminar, a… 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.

Picture of Health

by Henry Domke M.D.

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