Description

Landscaping Architecture and Maintenance in Healthcare

Join SW WSSHE to learn how healthcare landscapes play a critical role in healing, safety, and overall patient experience. Explore the principles of landscape architecture and maintenance specifically tailored to healthcare environments. Participants will gain insight into best practices for planning, designing, and maintaining outdoor healthcare spaces.

Bonus! We will be touring the NEW St. Michael Medical Center Tower after the presentation!

Cost

Free for all WSSHE members!

Presenters

Emily Russell, Principal at Emily Russell Landscape Architecture
Emily is a landscape architect with deep experience designing outdoor environments for healthcare and senior living facilities. Her work prioritizes operational efficiency, patient and staff safety, and low-maintenance solutions that reduce long-term costs and support day-to-day facility management. Emily collaborates closely with operations, facilities, and clinical teams to ensure landscapes are easy to maintain, durable, and aligned with infection control, accessibility, and risk management goals. Her designs enhance healing and usability without adding complexity to operations.

Christelle Elbert, Business Development Manager, MSNW
Christelle brings over 20 years of sales experience to the MSNW team, specializing in revenue growth and new account development. Throughout her career, she’s owned two businesses and worked across diverse industries, including advertising, automotive, home and garden, skincare, digital services, and photography.