# 2. Do Hospitals Have to Look Like That?

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Podcast: [Smarter Than Cancer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smarter-than-cancer-7438264)
Published: 2025-08-28T04:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.roswellpark.org/smarterthancancer
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## Resource

Walking into a hospital can be overwhelming: the smell, the lighting, the stark white walls. But does it have to be that way? In this episode, Hajar explores how thoughtful design, from artwork to furniture materials, can profoundly impact how patients feel and, ultimately, how they heal. Keep up with all things Smarter Than Cancer and let us know what you think of the show at  https://www.roswellpark.org/smarterthancancer

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