Healing for Generations to Come
Jacobs Medical Center will benefit countless patients — from the very youngest to those in need of the most specialized surgery and cancer care . The Center will help bring the most leading edge technological developments in engineering and the biological sciences to our patients ’ bedsides .
Yet , the impact doesn ’ t just stop there . As the region ’ s only academic health system , Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health will provide an advanced training ground to educate the next generation of doctors and care providers to ensure that our children — and their children — will continue to benefit from the best and most advanced care possible .
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The Art of Healing
Capturing the curative power of creativity
Jacobs Medical Center is designed to aid healing in every possible space , from operating rooms and recovery areas to cafeterias and lobbies . Yet a novel approach to wellness also adorns the walls throughout the 10-story hospital : an extraordinary collection of paintings , photographs and sculptures by renowned artists .
“ Research shows art has the ability to heal and de-stress ,” said Joan Jacobs , arts advocate and philanthropist who , with her husband Irwin , donated more than $ 100 million to establish Jacobs Medical Center . “ What we hope to create with the artwork is an uplifting environment inside the medical center that fosters warmth , comfort and inspiration . The goal is to increase feelings of well-being while promoting healing ,” said Jacobs .
The therapeutic arts collection was conceived by Jacobs and includes more than 150 individual pieces carefully curated with the help of Kathryn Kanjo , the David C . Copley Director and CEO of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego .
“ The art has a memorable visual personality , which will help people orient themselves to a place as they move from floor to floor ,” said Kanjo . “ Visitors will recognize works , whether for their imagery or even their color , providing a sense of comfort as they navigate the hospital and understand where they are located .”
In patient rooms , photographs present the beauty of San Diego — from its canyons and mesas , ocean and sky to its iconic features and structures . Patients and families will recognize local views and panoramas encompassing distinctive sites such as La Jolla Shores , Balboa Park and , of course , UC San Diego .
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