Akron hospital mural mark 125th anniversary

Akron Children’s Hospital mural comprises nearly 10,000 individual works of art


Akron Children’s Hospital is marking its 125th anniversary with a mural that comprises nearly 10,000 individual works of art from the community, according to an article on the Crains Cleveland website.

The 15 feet x 10 feet mosaic mural, "Celebrating Children's." It depicts the Akron hospital’s campus and features images significant to the hospital's history and culture of family-centered care, according to the hospital.

The mural includes art from Akron Children's Hospital employees, community members, students from 26 local schools and members of 35 scout troops.

The mural was created with assistance from Project S.N.A.P., a national nonprofit that mobilizes people of all ages to take action on community initiatives. 

Read the article.

 

 



October 30, 2015


Topic Area: Interior Design


Recent Posts

From Vacant to Vital: Adaptive Reuse of Retail Spaces

Adaptive reuse of big-box retail spaces is an increasingly popular way to expand access to healthcare in urban and suburban settings.


Community Health Network Falls Victim to Data Breach

The Indiana-based network has no evidence that any personal information has been or will be misused as a direct result of this incident.


Hudson Regional Health Launches 4-Hospital System

The launch comes after CarePoint’s bankruptcy plan was confirmed and went “effective.”


Must Know Recalls of 2025

For the safety of our readers, Healthcare Facilities Today has closely followed all recall notices related to the industry.


Sustainability as a Baseline in Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals can balance costs, build resilience and learn from global models for sustainable design to further their green goals.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.