10/21/2026
What if art wasn’t the finishing touch, but part of the design strategy from day one?
In her latest article, Genevieve Rogers explores how Tepeyac Community Health Center demonstrates the impact of integrating art into a healthcare facility from the very beginning.
Through a thoughtful collaboration with Jennifer Perlow and PS Art Consulting, the project used art to support intuitive wayfinding, strengthen connections to the Elyria-Swansea community, reinforce organizational identity, and create a more welcoming patient experience.
As Jennifer notes, art in healthcare can help reduce anxiety, provide positive distraction, and help patients feel seen. At Tepeyac, those principles helped shape an environment that reflects both the organization’s mission and the community it serves.
The takeaway? Art isn’t just decoration. When it’s considered early, it becomes a powerful tool that can influence how a healthcare facility functions, feels, and connects with its community.
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