Author: Sara Marberry

3 More Historic Events That Affected Healthcare Facility Design and Construction

Lots of people responded to my post a few weeks ago on the eight historic events that have affected healthcare

November 8, 2019 3 Comments

History professor Peter N. Stearns wrote that “The past causes the present, and so the future.” History also offers a

October 25, 2019 10 Comments

I think I’ve been around long enough to recognize extraordinary healthcare interior design talent when I see it. And ever

September 20, 2019 1 Comment

Have you ever heard of the Paimio Sanatorium in Southwest Finland? I didn’t know about it until I heard sustainable

July 12, 2019 3 Comments

It’s been more than 20 years since the healthcare design community started talking about single-bed patient rooms in hospitals. I’m

July 5, 2019 4 Comments

Every patient wants a great experience, right? But how can you design for the optimal patient experience? It starts with

May 17, 2019 2 Comments

A few years ago, I wrote a post about 10 innovative healthcare design ideas that have helped improve the patient experience.

March 29, 2019 2 Comments

I first met Barbara Huelat when she and I were serving on the Advisory Board for the Symposium on Healthcare

February 22, 2019 1 Comment

Did you know that you can buy a modular patient room on Amazon? Yep, for only $284,999, plus $4.49 shipping,

February 1, 2019 4 Comments

Five years ago, I shared this Cleveland Clinic video on empathy in a blog post. It has become the most-read

December 21, 2018 No Comments