Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend
Healing Environment
  


Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend sits on 181 acres on the banks of the pristine McKenzie River.

 Research shows that patients cared for in a calm setting that incorporates natural light, the sight and sound of water, and exterior views of green spaces experience less stress and pain and lower blood pressure and have a faster recovery. The RiverBend site, with its untamed river, wildlife, trees and wildflowers, is the quintessential healing environment. 

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In addition, patients and visitors who come to Sacred Heart at RiverBend will also notice our investment in healing artwork. We believe that art is an important component of the healing process and our artwork selections reflect and support the expectations of quality design already existent in the architecture of the new hospital.  

There is a growing body of literature that shows improvements in health care facility and site design can improve patient outcomes. By creating an environment that is more welcoming and has a less institutional ‘feel,’ we can help reduce stress for patients and visitors. We believe that artwork coupled with the natural setting at Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend creates an environment that is healing for patients, supportive of family involvement and restorative for workers under stress.


Artist Karen Heyl of California works on
a limestone carving that features forest
animals of the Pacific Northwest.


Reeds made of iron are situated
in the railing outside the hospital chapel, which features walls
made of carved glass.

  

 

 

 

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