Partners and Colleagues Collaborate on Works of Art

The first-of-its-kind in our region, Women’s Health Center at Tower Place will feature two murals that were a true collaboration between several of our valued community partners and many Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) colleagues.

The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a funding partner, and ArtsQuest worked with "Artist in Residence" Lauren Kuhn to design two murals that will be installed at Women’s Health Center at Tower Place. Clinicians and staff helped paint the panels of the murals as they were transported throughout the network. What started as a collaboration and team-building activity for colleagues will adorn the walls of Women’s Health Center for many years to come.

Gynecologist Emily Brophy, MD, with LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology, played an active role in gathering everyone’s feedback to design and complete the murals. “We were so excited to work with all departments in our new woman-focused health center and the artist,” she says. “Lauren has been phenomenal to work with. Once created and approved, the designs rotated through for colleagues to complete, like a large paint by number.”

The murals include many elements that symbolize change, healing and positivity – tulips to symbolize love, daffodils for new beginnings and the lotus flower for rebirth. One of the murals features the tree of life as its center surrounded by women in various stages of life. Jewel tones in a stained-glass style bring color and vitality to the pieces.

Women’s Health Center at Tower Place continues LVHN’s more than 125-year history, which is rooted in empowering women. LVHN has several specialized programs with women’s health in mind – such as our WAVES program for women experiencing postpartum depression, our Women's Heart and Vascular Program and our high-risk breast clinic.

Services at Women’s Health Center at Tower Place include:

• Breast Health Services
• Dermatology (in partnership with Advanced Dermatology Associates)
• Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery
• Gynecology
• Maternal fetal medicine
• Obstetrics and midwifery
• Women's Heart and Vascular Center
• Women's Rehabilitation Services, including pelvic floor therapy

Women’s Health Center at Tower Place also features amenities like a café and on-site child care for people while they’re at an appointment.