b'PRIORITY:Nurturing EnvironmentsCollective art initiative supports healing across the systemResearch shows that beautiful spaces provide higher levelsCenter at Alamance Regional Medical Center. The goals of of calm for patients dealing with stressful situations. Conethis project were to fill the center with art that reflects the Health embraces this research and has long valued the rolediverse community of patients and their unique experiences, of art in the healing process. Over the past year, Cone Healthconnect art and wellness in an engaging and meaningful way, expanded the presence of art across its campuses throughand inspire wonder and compassion in the Heart & Vascular three significant community partnerships and donations.community. Conversations with community members, patients and the care team led to a vision: Installation pieces In partnership with the Alamance Community Foundation andwould involve calming, soothing and restful tones and themes Alamance Arts, Cone Health Philanthropy embarked on anthat engendered a sense of comfort, healing, empowerment ambitious project to bring art into the new Heart & Vascularand hope.Art in all forms plays a key role in healing.Mary Jo Cagle, MDCEO In December, Cone Health completed installation on Greensboros largest public artworka 5,835 square-foot piece called Treasure the Moment (above and right), which covers the parking deck adjacent to the new Cone Health An incredible portfolio of local art displayedSteven D. Bell Family Heart & Vascular Center. The installation at MedCenter Asheboro was made possiblehas become a prominent feature along Wendover Avenue. through Cone Health Philanthropys partnership with Randolph Arts Guild and the generosity ofThe art was made possible through a philanthropic partnership a private donor. A number of galleries, potterswith the Public Art Endowment. The endowment is part of the and artists worked with us to bring the projectCommunity Foundation of Greater Greensboro.to life. We are grateful for the collaboration of our community members to enhance theTreasure the Moment conveys the essence of Cone Healths nurturing environment at MedCenter Asheboroconnection with the community, VP & Chief Philanthropy and its impact on the healing process forOfficer Michelle Schneider says. It is a great example of the patients entering the MedCenter.beauty and emotional power art can bring to healing.26Cone Health Philanthropy'