HERMISTON, OR – There is a direct connection between art and healing, in fact, the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale is quoted as saying, “Variety of form and brilliancy of color in the object presented to patients are an actual means of recovery,” this quote is something that Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) Wound Care and IV Therapy Manager, Vicki Horneck believes wholeheartedly in, and when she was presented with an opportunity by Echo High School Art Teacher, Rick Thew, she enthusiastically agreed to feature artwork created by students at Echo High School.
According to Mr. Thew, the murals which were created and donated to the hospital depict the seasons in the lifecycle of a tree – Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. The vibrant colors represent the tree through those seasons as it is silhouetted against those colors.
“So far the artwork has been a conversation starter between patients and our staff. The colors are vibrant and make for a more cheerful and healing environment. We are thankful for the students and their thoughtfulness and generosity in providing us with their works of art,” exuberated Ms. Horneck.
Good Shepherd Health Care System provides Wound Care and IV Therapy services for patients experiencing wounds that have been difficult to heal and infusion and injection procedures. For more information about Wound Care and IV Therapy services please call 541.667.3680.
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is a progressive non-profit community health system located in Hermiston, Oregon founded in 1954 by a group of well-minded community members wanting to make an impact on the community by providing health care services in the form of a fully functioning acute care hospital. Accredited by Det Norske Veritas, GSHCS has grown to provide inpatient care, emergency services, same-day surgery, health education classes and events, and a wide range of outpatient imaging and lab services. Additional services include primary and specialty care offered by the Good Shepherd Medical Group, Good Shepherd Clinic Pharmacy (with locations in Hermiston and Boardman), Home Health/Vange John Memorial Hospice, Home Medical Equipment retail outlet, and the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation.
