Lighting changes transform cancer center
Ambient lighting controls and natural daylight brighten a Florida cancer center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Ambient lighting controls and natural daylight brighten the Broward Health Medical Center adult infusion center in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., after its recent renovation, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The lighting options allow patients to personalize their surroundings and have a greater sense of control over their environment, the article said.
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January 5, 2015
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