The artwork at Mercy Clinic Women’s Health offers a warm and nurturing environment to help reduce anxiety for patients and families. Colorful framed prints and photography adorn the corridors and patient rooms, promoting a cohesive and visually appealing interior.
The corridors of the labor and delivery department are separated into three themes: lakes, rivers, and meadows. Scenic photography aligns with the design of the corresponding wing to create separate spaces, support wayfinding, and offer patients a momentary escape from the otherwise clinical setting. The artwork in the patient rooms continues the nature-inspired theme with floral macro photography selections complementing each room’s color scheme. The nurse monitoring station features a custom, multi-panel canvas display that highlights the curved wall and serves as a beautiful focal point for the space.
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) features fun, vibrant imagery such as hot air balloons, bubbles, and marbles throughout the hallways. Heartwarming pictures of kittens, puppies, and other baby animals in the patient rooms provide a comforting and calming space. The thoughtful artwork selections, such as a pair of lambs displayed in a room designated for twins, offer a positive distraction during what can be a challenging time for patients and families.
A piece of wallpaper that decorated the nursery before the recent renovation is framed and displayed in the staff lounge. Those who have worked at the hospital for many years enjoy this nostalgic connection to the hospital’s rich history and tradition of compassionate care.
The image selections align with Mercy’s artwork guidelines to create healing and uplifting environments designed to improve the patient experience.
