The Foundation in the News

Healing Art Photos page 22, by Jim Killon. Changes for New Hope Humanitarian Magazine, October 2019

The Healing Power of Art pages 2, 106 to 111 by Sabrina Loh. Tropicana Magazine, August 2019

Art Pops Up for Hospital Pictures The Daily Examiner, May 2017

Bringing Hope to Hospital Patients: The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals by Renee Phillips. Luxe Beat Magazine, May 2015

“Healing arts: Photos, paintings inspire and comfort” by Nancy Fowler. STL Beacon, Jan. 2013

“Celebrate The Healing Power of ART: Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals” by Renee Phillips. Manhattan Arts International, Dec. 2012

“Una Presenza “Amica” anche nel nuovo ospedale” by Prof. Roberto Labianca. A.O.B. website, Dec. 2012

“Antigua – Art for Healing” Arts Guide, September 2012

“Art for Healing Donated to MSJMC” Caribarena Antigua, August 2012

“Italian Foundation Brings Nature Art into Hospital Rooms” Open to Hope, July 2012

“Expats in Florence – Interview with Elaine Poggi” The Florentine, April 2012

“The Rotary Connection” The Big Wheel, Rotary Club of Jonesboro, Arkansas, April 2012

“Cura ad Arte” by Elaine Poggi. Trends in Breast Cancer Tabloid, March 2012

“Non solo terapia, ma anche foto…” by Prof. Francesco Di Costanzo, News per Pazienti, June 2010

“Il Quadro sulla Parete” Corriere della Sera, March 2010

“Noted Photographer Adds Artwork to Waiting Area” Bronx Times Reporter, June 2009

“Rooms Made to Feel Warmer…” CHN E-News Berlin Memorial Hospital, April 2009

“Report on the Ndola Central Hospital Project” by Geoffrey Mulenga, Zambia, March 2009

“Healing Photo Art from Tuscany to Tokyo” by Elaine Poggi, Vision Magazine, March 2009

“Donation for The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals” www.healthcarefineart.com, February 2009

“Poggi addresses Sparta Rotary” Sparta News Plaindealer, November 2008

“Healing Art’ donation helps beautify Grace Hill’s walls” Grace Hill Nightingale, August 2008

“Cose dell’Altro Geo” RAI 3 Italian National Television Interviews Elaine Poggi, April 2008

“From Tuscany to Tokyo” by Elaine Poggi, Healthcare Design Magazine, October 2007

“Featured Artist: Elaine Poggi” www.healthcarefineart.com, May 2007

“Beyond traditional treatment: Establishing art as therapy” by Elaine Poggi, Healthcare Design Magazine, Nov. 2006

“Beyond traditional treatment… art as therapy” Scientific Poster presented at the IPOS 8th World Congress of Psycho-Oncology in Venice, Italy, October 2006

“Oltre le cure tradizionali… l’arte come terapia” GOIRC NEWS, November 2005

“Foto per ‘sorridere’, L’impegno di Elaine” La Nazione, Florence, Italy, November 2005

“Living St. Louis” KETC Channel 9 PBS TV Interviews Elaine Poggi, August 2005

“Celebrated Photographer Adds Natural Beauty to MHC” SIH in Focus, July 2005

“The Power of Photography” UIC NEWS, August 2004

“Art in Hospitals Creates Healing Environments” UIC Neurosurgery News, June 2004

“Healing Photo Art Shown at Misselhorn Gallery” The County Journal, May 2004

“What Do Patients Need From You?” By Elaine Poggi, GIORC NEWS, March 2004

“My Mother’s Story” By Elaine Poggi, GOIRC NEWS, September 2003

“A Careggi Foto in Ospedale per Rallegrare la Degenza nei Reparti” Medici e Salute, May 2003

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“It was wonderful meeting you on Wednesday. You and your work became the topic of conversation at dinner with my family. I was so impressed with your skills as an artist, speaker and philanthropist.”

Steven B. Miller, MD, Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO

“The Foundation for Photo Art in Hospitals is an organization that reaches individuals in a heartfelt manner at critical times in their lives. This became evident to me when I attended a dedication of photographs on an adolescent psychiatric unit. The photos had been chosen through discussion with the young patients and each one of them came alive when they spoke about their favorites. We don’t often appreciate the small changes we make in individual lives but this foundation can take pride in how it salves the wounds of those suffering both physically and emotionally.”

Rosemary Strembicki, Foundation Board Member, St. Louis, MO

“Our Art Cart program is a “smashing” success. The patients, families and staff all love it. They intermingle with the patients on their choices. Wonderful stories come out of it. One in particular is an underwater picture with beautiful fish. One lady would not be transferred out of her room until the picture came with her. She said it reminded her of her best friend and her aquarium which gave her much comfort.”

Suzanne M. Gaughn, Volunteer Services Manager, Olean General Hospital, NY

“We appreciate very much the photos from your organization. It brings smiles to staff, patients and their relations who visit our facilities. The power of the photos in the healing process of our patients is incredible to the extent that it attracts and serves as points of convergence for patients at rest hours. The attraction of the photos enables patients to socialize among themselves, share common concerns and forget about their discomfort. Such fraternity among patients from different locations temporary brings relief which is crucial in the healing process and we are very grateful to Healing Photo Art Foundation.”

Omar Nurudeen, District Health Services Administrator, Ghana, Africa

“We tend to associate hospitals with sadness but Elaine’s photos change this perception. Her colorful images offer a window of color, memory and discovery, which is integral to any healing process. Changing people’s lives, room by room, wall by wall…these are the beacons of light and hope our world needs, day by day.”

Elettra Fiumi, New York, NY

“Your work is spectacular, and the framed photographs have added a wonderful dimension to the Breast Center… We hear very positive comments frequently from our patients and their families about the photographs. Patients have told us the pictures provide a sense of calm and hope, and how the pictures remind them of a happy time in their life. Your gift to the Breast Health Center was… deeply appreciated by all of us who work caring for women with breast problems, and most of all, by our patients. We have all been touched by your generous donation of such a personal and beautiful gift. Your work is obviously a labor of love, and we feel privileged to be the beneficiary of such kindness.”

Virginia Herrmann, M.D., Breast Health Center, Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO