Creating a truly patient-centric clinic to build a healthier community
Shawano, Wisconsin
Shawano Medical Center, Wisconsin’s first Planetree Critical Access Hospital, has partnered with Kahler Slater on a continuous basis for the past 15 years - most recently to to construct a physicians’ clinic on their existing campus as an addition to their hospital. The new Riverside Clinic reflects the Planetree culture which centers on the ability to share information with patients and family, as well as provide a setting for active participation of family members in care-giving.
The leadership wanted to be sure that the new clinic would not be viewed as a separate entity, but an extension of the existing hospital. Kahler Slater led a patient and family-focused design process to support the new Planetree culture. Key concepts and themes resulting from this process were then incorporated into the design. The effective use of high windows paired with light tones allow daylight to flood the interior spaces and create a less stressful, more welcoming experience upon entrance. Use of stone, natural materials, clerestory and accent lighting create an inviting experience throughout the facility while providing a “major medical center” feel the client wished to achieve. The lobby’s design also divides what would normally be an expansive waiting room into two seating areas, each with an open view to the nearby Wolf River. The Riverside Café, a coffee shop, and a gift shop are located near community education rooms with break out space. Specialty clinics, including pulmonary and eye exam, ambulatory surgery services and a cardiac rehabilitation gym are also part of the facility.
This clinic was designed for vertical expansion and includes shell space for future growth. A second phase of this project included the creation of private ambulatory surgery prep and recovery rooms.
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