News & Events

News & Events

The latest news and events from AAHID and our Industry Partners.

The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) is pleased to announce Kelly Podkowa as our new Executive Director. Kelly brings with her a wealth of experience and expertise with certification, along with a profound commitment to advancing standards and excellence within the field. As the Executive Director, Kelly will play a pivotal role…
Join us for NeoCon in Chicago, June 10-12, 2024! NeoCon 2024 is right around the corner and as a proud Design Organization Partner of NeoCon, we wanted to encourage all CHIDs to register for this fantastic event! NeoCon has served as the world’s leading platform and most important event of the year for the commercial design…
Join us for HCD in New Orleans, Nov. 4-7, 2023! Healthcare Design Conference + Expo boasts more than 100 educational sessions providing the latest research, trends, and strategies in the healthcare design industry. Plus, in addition to the educational sessions, you’ll have the chance to connect with industry leaders from around the country, as…
Kimball International Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies JASPER, IN., January 17, 2023 — Kimball International has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek and Statista. Kimball International placed 13th in the Consumer Goods category, and 83rd overall out of the 500 companies that were recognized. The America’s Most Responsible…
Partnership continues collaboration between the industry-leading healthcare nonprofit and the award-winning healthcare furniture manufacturer CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Stance Healthcare, award-winning leader in furniture design and manufacturing for general and Behavioral Healthcare facilities, announces its renewed partnership with The Center for Health Design (CHD) in 2022. As a valued partner to CHD, Stance will sponsor…
JASPER, IN., March 2, 2022 — Kimball International announces that its Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles showrooms have earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). As one of the first furniture manufacturers to have multiple corporate showrooms certified, this designation marks an important achievement and…
JASPER, IN., February 21, 2022 — Kimball International announces solutions that contribute to sustainability, from the initial design and specification steps through the end-of-life furniture cycle. In partnership with ecomedes, Kimball International has launched a digital product portal, ecoChecker, that offers designers the ability to evaluate how their choice in furniture can contribute to…
Kimball International Announces Second Season of the Alternative Design Podcast JASPER, IN., February 7, 2022 — Kimball International announced the second season of its Alternative Design podcast this week on Monday, February 7. Continuing with the mission that season one established, the Alternative Design podcast is dedicated to empowering creatives and designers to improve…
New virtual design platform will enhance space planning capabilities for users specifying Stance products in healthcare facilities Stance Healthcare, award-winning manufacturer of general healthcare and Behavioral Health furniture, announces the launch of their CET Commercial Interiors extension from Configura. Used by thousands of people globally, the popular space planning software will now be available…