Hospitals can be very depressing places, especially for kids not yet old enough to deal with the stress of surgeries, hospilization and other medical treatments they unfortuanetely require. Most doctors would agree that handeling the medical problem mentally is almost as important as physically. That is why special children's hospitals have been built around the world, that make the experience for the children - a little less threatening. |
Texas Children's Hospital
The texas children's hospital is the largest of its kind in the USA. It has won much renown not only for its size but also for its groundbreaking discoveries regarding the treamtment of cancer, diabetes, asthma, AIDS, ADD and many more. But its best feature, in our eyes, is its interior design!
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The Children's State Hospital, England This ancient hospital open its gates in 1790, but despite its antique age, the children's ward is a very modern and progressive place. The investment in the design is justified, as this is the busiest child trauma center in London. |
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Sanford children's hospital, South Dakota
In addition to state of the art research and techonology, the Sanford children hospital offers sick kids an entire amusing package, as if they were at a theme park. Not only do they have internal accessories for children to use their imagination with, but the exterior design looks like something taken out of a fairy tale.
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The children state hospital, Melbourne, Australia
The hospital holds 2 different academic centers, to ensure its place as a leading institute for research and development. In 2011, the hospital moves to a new location, and much thought had gone into designing the structure so it is especially suitable for children.
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The Cok Children's hospital, Fort Worth, Texas
The roots of this hospital go back to 1918, But its guiding line has remained the same: imrpove the health of all children brought to it, by treating and prevention of disease and injury. This is done by combining close care and advanced technology.
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Sanford children's hospital, Duncan, Oklahoma
With a team of experts who believe play is the ultimate way to learn or heal, this hospital is all about the needs of children and toddlers. One of the most important emphasis is that the entire family stands besides the child and deals with the problems together. The atmosphere in the hospital is very communal and they work together to heal the children of the community.
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Submitted by: Aharon D.
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