Ease the way Children's hospitals and health systems use multisensory displays and technology-driven artwork to create positive distractions for kids. VISITING A HOSPITAL is stressful for children. A barrage of unfamiliar sights, sounds, smells, and sensations cause young patients anxiety and uncertainty. Many hospitals and health systems attempt to ward off patients' feelings of fear with positive distractions, comfortable furniture, soothing colors, and soft lighting. Advances in technology and design are taking those efforts to the next level. Hospitals are creating immersive environments to engage children in new ways during inpatient and outpatient visits. From interactive coloring walls to 3D projections to virtual reality-equipped treatment rooms, hospitals are easing the care process for children and their families. Children interact with the display by moving their arms and hands in front of the screen. CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS TODAY Spring 2024 25