Celebrating Pride Week at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

TL;DR

Karina Weiss, HR and Events Administrator at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, sought a unique and engaging way to celebrate Pride Week at the hospital. She turned to Piccles to create an interactive experience that would bring employees together in a vibrant and meaningful way.

The Challenge

Karina needed to find a way to engage hospital staff in the celebration of Pride Week without disrupting their essential duties. The goal was to create a sense of unity and joy, while accommodating the busy schedules of healthcare professionals.

The Piccles Activation

Karina organized a virtual meeting that included all hospital employees, ensuring no doctors were pulled out of surgery to draw rainbows. Using Piccles, she invited everyone to draw their own rainbow as a symbol of support and inclusivity. This virtual drawing activity allowed everyone to participate in the Pride Week celebration, regardless of their location or role within the hospital.

Transforming Creativity into Art

After the virtual event, Karina collected all the rainbow drawings and arranged them into a heart-shaped design. But she didn’t stop there – she took this collective artwork and printed it as a window cling to display in the hospital’s hallway.

The Result

The heart-shaped window cling, filled with colorful rainbows drawn by the staff, added a splash of color to the sterile hospital environment. It stood as a vibrant celebration of creativity and unity, reflecting the hospital community’s support for Pride Week.

Conclusion

Karina Weiss’s innovative use of Piccles for celebrating Pride Week at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center showcases how interactive art can foster a sense of community and joy. This highlights the potential of Piccles to enhance employee engagement and bring creativity into the healthcare environment, making it more inclusive and welcoming for everyone.