As a stylist, I take note of the way all spaces are decorated...doctor's offices included. Not that the decor can make or break a good doctor-patient relationship, but it can definitely influence the start of one.
Years ago I went to a mental health counselor. Our hour long session was just OK as I was distracted by the uninspiring office decor. As she got to know me through her questioning, I made mental notes on the faggy wallpaper border and dreadful fake flowers. Not that there's a proven correlation between one's taste and skill, but I did not go back for a second visit.
Just the opposite occurred when I entered SoBe Gyn on Lincoln Road in Miami. I entered a light infused space filled where white slip-covered furniture and handsome dark cabinetry is accented with pink cashmere-like throws. More spa and less medical, patients dress in cotton robes and are treated to fuzzy socks. I hear serene music rather than breaking news.
Check out SoBe Gyn on the Miami news.
In this case, the soothing and unique atmosphere is compatible with the dedicated and compassionate service. Jane DeNight, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, presides at SoBe Gyn. She is a beacon of light, not only with a coif of super blond hair, but as a leader in womens reproductive health. She, along with Tamika Felder and Michelle Whitlock, and many others are muses in the crusade for cervical health.
The National Cervical Cancer Coalition is an amazing resource.
And chicas... go get your yearly pap tests. Mine's on the 27th!
