How can design promote both the physical and mental health of the LGBTQIA+ community? In this episode, we explore the intersection of inclusivity, healthcare, and design with Hilary Bales, one of the visionaries behind Page's PRISM Wellness and Community Center prototype facility and white paper. Hilary shares research-driven strategies and design principles that aim to break barriers, foster safety, and celebrate individuality within healthcare spaces. Join us as we dive into what it takes to create environments that affirm and embrace everyone.

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Featuring

Tully Mahoney, Storytelling Content Coordinator

With a background in Quantitative Economics, Tully brings a fresh perspective to Page's Storytelling team. She excels in simplifying complex ideas to make the architecture and engineering industry more accessible to a wider audience. As the host of Page’s Podcast, The Good Room, Tully dives into the narratives behind our built world and the minds that shape it. The podcast serves as her platform to help demystify the intricacies of design.

Hilary Bales, Principal, Senior Healthcare Planner

Hilary Bales is a Principal and Senior Healthcare Planning Specialist at Page with more than 20 years of experience. She has a passion and expertise in behavioral health, federal and veteran healthcare facilities. Drawing from the latest research in care models and clinical best practice, Hilary has actively led planning and design efforts through consensus building and dynamic listening to generate safe and therapeutic care environments for patients, families, and staff. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband and three children and enjoys cooking, gardening, volunteering, and spending time with family and her animals in her free time.