Fine Art Nature Photography for Healthcare and Wellness
How do you feel when you look at this image? Calm?Comforted?Hopeful? Countless studies show looking at images like this can improve patient outcomes by: – lowering blood pressure levels – shortening the length of hospital visits – lowering the need for pain medications Everything in ...
Pops of color and bold textures have been making an impression with patients and staff at one of our newest healthcare installations: Methodist Physician’s Clinic Elkhorn– in Elkhorn, Nebraska. This is a new facility built for primary care and pediatrics. A variety of substrates were used to display Kurt’s nature ...
Winter solstice has passed, the days are getting longer and nature will be coming back to life soon. While nature is mostly quiet in our part of the country this time of year, so much is still happening underground. And paying attention to those things is more significant than you might think. A recent study ...
It’s election day. Whether you already voted or are expecting to gather your stamina to wait in line to cast your vote, it’s hard not to let the constant news stories and divisiveness seep into your day. But research has shown that foreboding and stress are actually bad for your health and can ...
Effective healthcare environments are ones that become an extension of their communities and evolve based on the needs of those they serve. One such facility is Phelp’s Memorial Health Center in Holdredge, NE. Because this project was an expansion of their existing clinic, an important aspect when selecting the ...
90% of our time is spent indoors.* That’s a shocking amount of time, especially considering all the benefits of being in and around nature. One of the takeaways of living through this pandemic is realizing how and where we spend our time. Being in offices, working from home, spending time in classrooms, going inside ...
“Because, in the end, I can think of no more nobler cause, than bringing comfort to someone going through a difficult time.”– Kurt Johnson During these challenging times, the importance of healthcare design is being brought to the forefront again, and, with good reason. Even before social ...
Environments play a huge role in patient satisfaction and well-being. More and more research indicates changes to the interior design of healthcare facilities can have significant impacts for patients, visitors and staff. Incorporating artwork that is backed by the principles of evidence-based ...
Is it time for a refresh? With more and more studies revealing the positive impacts of using nature imagery in hospitality and healthcare environments, it might be time for you to look around at your own space and see if it’s in need of a refresh. In a recent article on NBC News, Leslie Faerstein, executive director of ...
Even though I’m a photographer by trade, I still spend a significant amount of time behind a desk. Most of us find ourselves face to face with a computer screen instead of mother nature or find ourselves immersed in fluorescent overhead lighting instead of soothing sunlight. And although I try to get outside as often ...