April 2007

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These webinars are the fifth and sixth in a series of 16 live, interactive 60-minute webinars from HEALTHCARE DESIGN.06 and The Pebble Project research initiative—brought to you by The Center for Health Design in conjunction with Vendome Group, LLC.

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CHD Affiliate Members receive a 20% discount and CHD Pebble Partners receive a 50% discount.

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ENVIRONMENTS FOR AGING a HUGE SUCCESS

The first conference to bring together developers, owners, design professionals, product manufacturers, and government officials to explore new ideas for creating places that support people as they age got off to a great start this week in Baltimore, MD.

Read an update about last weeks conference.

If you missed it, look out for webinars from selected "Environments for Aging" presentations later this year.

Mark your calendar for next year! The dates for the 2008 conference are March 17-18 in Tucson, AZ.

CHD WELCOMES FOUR NEW
PEBBLE PROJECT PARTNERS

The Center recently welcomed four new hospitals to the Pebble Project:

• Louisiana State University/Veterans Affairs Collaborative Replacement Hospital
• Waukesha Memorial Hospital
• Presbyterian Healthcare Services
• Paoli Hospital

Learn more about these facilities.

CHD SPEAKERS ARE OUT ON THE ROAD

Check out our calendar of events to find out where you can hear CHD speakers in the coming months.

NEW RESEARCH REPORT AVAILABLE

"Limiting the Spread of Infection in the Healthcare Environment," is now available for purchase from our store. This report, the latest research study from CHER, rigorously tests building materials commonly utilized in healthcare and their ability to sustain and propagate organisms after inoculation.

Keep updated about release dates for other upcoming research reports, by clicking here.

CHD CHER Research Council Member Jean Young attended the Spring Pebble Project Meeting in Houston, TX in March and found some time amongst the hustle and bustle to chat with CHD Executive Vice President Sara Marberry about CHER and CHD joining forces.

View the video.

CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR
HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT AWARDS

Sponsored by Contract magazine in conjunction with The Center and Vendome Group, LLC, this competition recognizes excellence in new or renovated healthcare facility design. Deadline for entries is June 30th 2007. Get more info.

NEWS ABOUT THE CENTER

The Center is hiring! We are looking for talented individuals to join our team at our headquarter office in Concord, California. View our current openings.

Did you know that you can post your job listings with us? Learn more.

ABOUT US

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