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reimagined pediatric rooms deliver more joy, less stress for little patients
2 min read | november 02, 2022
The hospital can be a stressful place for children and their parents. But what if going in for an X-ray meant going on an adventure under the sea or into outer space?
At Jesus Municipal Hospital in Rio de Janeiro, that’s exactly what’s happening.
what’s new
Chevron Brazil committed more than $78,000 to help reimagine the hospital’s radiology experience. Together with the Desiderata Institute and the Rio de Janeiro City Department of Health, we helped create a newly renovated pediatric wing to help deliver more joy and less stress for patients, families and health professionals alike.
Jesus Municipal Hospital specializes in pediatric care for complex and chronic diseases—including childhood cancer. The radiology department conducts more than 50,000 consultations a year.
beep, boop, bloop
Developed by renowned artist and architect Gringo Cardia, the cheerful environments—featuring charming sea creatures and friendly robots—are designed to ease children’s stress and anxiety during time-consuming exams, which often involve invasive procedures.
gringo cardia
artist and architect
![An underwater themed room at the Jesus Municipal Hospital in Rio de Janeiro provides a warm welcome for patients and their family members.](/-/media/chevron/newsroom/2022/Q4/reimagined-pediatric-rooms-deliver-more-joy-less-stress-underwater-theme.jpg?h=882&w=1568&la=en&hash=3CC10D9738799F55D39F1549C9CD1F45)
An underwater theme provides a warm welcome for patients and their family members.
![The waiting area of the pediatric radiology wing at the Jesus Municipal Hospital in Rio de Janeiro features an interactive wall.](/-/media/chevron/newsroom/2022/Q4/reimagined-pediatric-rooms-deliver-more-joy-less-stress-interactive-wall.jpg?h=882&w=1568&la=en&hash=357DFD3B76D101A0B9DB28264969F7A4)
The waiting area of the pediatric radiology wing features an interactive wall where children and families can play together.
rodrigo de sousa prado
rio secretary of health
![A cheerful porthole door leads to an undersea-themed radiology room.](/-/media/chevron/newsroom/2022/Q4/reimagined-pediatric-rooms-deliver-more-joy-less-stress-porthole-door.jpg?h=882&w=1568&la=en&hash=B9DC7E4F0E2617BA0645E3382F0BFE0A)
A cheerful porthole door leads to an undersea-themed radiology room.
![The reimagined radiology room at the Jesus Municipal Hospital in Rio de Janeiro.](/-/media/chevron/newsroom/2022/Q4/reimagined-pediatric-rooms-deliver-more-joy-less-stress-radiology.jpg?h=882&w=1568&la=en&hash=A46D9FCCF01808955D32D71A0CB81238)
Getting an X-ray can feel scary, lonely and isolating. The reimagined radiology room creates a fun, relaxing environment to ease stress and anxiety.
claudia nastari
general director of jesus municipal hospital
![Outer space designs at the Jesus Municipal Hospital in Rio de Janeiro.](/-/media/chevron/newsroom/2022/Q4/reimagined-pediatric-rooms-deliver-more-joy-less-stress-space-design.jpg?h=882&w=1568&la=en&hash=1DD291F53CFE4224D4D1DE09F951167D)
Bold colors, innovative lighting and whimsical outer space designs take medical treatment “out of this world.”
mariano vela
chevron brazil country manager
the big picture
Chevron is most successful when our partners and the communities succeed with us. Chevron Brazil strives to help local communities develop programming and build partnerships around health, education and economic development.
Find out more about Chevron Brazil’s social investment projects here.
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