Our Healing Environment
Experience Reid Health’s healing environment, where art, nature, and wellness services create spaces for comfort, reflection, and recovery.
A healing environment for patients and families
Reid Health’s campuses are thoughtfully designed to support comfort, reflection, and healing. Every detail — from calming colors to home- style touches and scenic views that encourage peace and reassurance for patients and their families.
Outdoor gardens, walking paths, and quiet seating areas provide a place to reflect, relax, and recharge.
How a healing environment supports care and recovery
A thoughtfully designed healing environment can reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being. At Reid Health, natural light, calming colors, soothing artwork, and serene outdoor spaces work together to support patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery.
By fostering comfort and reassurance, these spaces help patients focus on healing and allow families to feel more connected and supported during care.
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Nature and outdoor spaces
Spending time in nature is proven to reduce stress and support healing. We offer beautiful outdoor spaces where patients and visitors can enjoy tranquility, fresh air, and gentle activity.
These areas are designed to create moments of calm and reflection during a hospital visit.
- Gardens and labyrinths: Stroll through Ginkgo Plaza, the Labyrinth Garden, or other serene spaces.
- Green roof and outdoor views: Patient rooms provide peaceful views of nearby fields, reservoirs, and wildlife.
- Water features: Gentle waterfalls enhance the sense of peace throughout our campus.
- Wellness walking paths: Designed for relaxation, reflection, and gentle exercise.
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The Art of Healing
Art can lift the spirit, spark inspiration, and provide comfort during stressful times. Reid Health features more than 700 pieces of art by local and regional artists, carefully selected to enhance the healing environment.
Guests can enjoy both permanent and rotating exhibits, thoughtfully placed throughout the hospital and outpatient spaces.
- Curated artwork: More than 700 pieces from local and regional artists create a soothing, inspiring environment.
- Self-guided art tours: Explore mobiles, tapestries, sculptures, mixed media art, and paintings highlighting the community’s landscape.
- Rotating exhibits: The MacDowell Gallery and Administrative Gallery display changing exhibits and more than 30 original local paintings.
- Outdoor art: Sculptures and seating areas in our gardens provide reflective spaces for visitors.
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Supporting a healing environment
Reid Health combines thoughtful design with supportive services to create spaces that nurture mind and body. The campus includes areas for meditation, spiritual reflection, and emotional support, all intended to enhance the patient and visitor experience.
These elements work together to help everyone feel cared for during their time on campus.
- Golay Chapel: A quiet space for reflection, prayer, or meditation.
- Therapy dogs: Certified therapy dogs provide comfort and emotional support to patients.
- Patient-centered design: Thoughtful architecture, natural light, and calming colors promote well-being throughout the campus.
Supporting a healing environment
Reid Health Foundation has played a key role in funding the artwork, gardens, and other features that make our campus special. These initiatives ensure patients and families have access to spaces that nurture mental, spiritual, and physical recovery.
Ongoing support allows us to continue creating a culture of care and comfort.
- Foundation support: Grants have funded the campus art program and outdoor gardens.
- Continuous improvement: New artwork, exhibits, and garden enhancements keep the healing environment fresh and inspiring.
- Community connection: Patients, families, and visitors are encouraged to explore galleries, sculptures, and calming outdoor spaces.