Shandi Matambanadzo's blog

Addressing the Obesity Matter

May 10, 2012     Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
A recent report released at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Weight of the Nation Conference in Washington, D.C., estimates that 42% of the American population will be obese by 2030.

Have You Pinned Your Interests?

May 4, 2012     Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
Social media's popularity has helped brands get their face out to the public and established a more approachable point of connection. Is there room for more?

Healthy Housing

April 26, 2012     Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
It may be that talking to patients in their homes and evaluating their living conditions may ease the burden on the healthcare system.

Creativity in the Face of Technology

April 17, 2012     Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
The instability and complicated state of global markets these days requires a way of thinking that is not only flexible and creative but is also attuned to the lightning-fast developments on the technology front. But is the focus where it should be?

Where to Turn on Flooring

April 12, 2012     Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
HEALTHCARE DESIGN hosted a webinar event (IIDA Education Day) produced by our partner organizations, International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and The Center for Health Design. One of the webinars titled “Flooring for Healthcare: An Evidence-Based Design Approach” provided information on how specifiers can go about selecting appropriate flooring.

The Architecture Facts and Figures

April 4, 2012     Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
The Almanac of Architecture and Design 2012 lists not only information about architecture firms but is also a reference book for anyone in the design profession.

Scaling Back the Hospital Dimensions

March 28, 2012     Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
Promoting revolutionary design ideas and inviting multidisciplinary participants to think outside the box, Kaiser Permanente’s competition is an example of how scaling back can be just as good or better for the patient and the environment.

Continuing the Vision

March 21, 2012     Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
While the goal was to modernize a hospital, Bostwick Design Partnership knew that the local community identified strongly with the faith-based care at Marymount hospital when they began designing for the surgery expansion.

By the Numbers

March 15, 2012     Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
It gives us great pleasure to announce that the survey for the 2012 Corporate Profiles and Rankings supplement is now open. This is a chance for you, our readers, to give a glimpse into how business is faring.

Getting the Information Out

March 13, 2012     Shandi Matambanadzo, Associate Editor
It’s always good to see “who did what” and to get a perspective of the work that went into the structure, the challenges and obstacles encountered, and how they were overcome.
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