Trending News - October 2025
How Efficiency Checklists Help Hospitals Save Energy, Water and Money
Keith Edgerton explains how a simple, systematic tool can help healthcare facilities identify savings, support sustainability goals and reinvest in long-term decarbonization.
10/30/2025
Designing with Heart: Seen Health Center Blends Cultural Warmth and Clinical Care
Case study: The Alhambra-based facility uses Wilsonart Woodgrains to create a space where comfort, tradition and durability come together for an elevated senior care experience.
10/30/2025
Rutgers Health and University Hospital Breaks Ground on Campus Expansion
The groundbreaking follows the long-awaited demolition of administrative offices built in the 1970s.
10/30/2025
What to Consider When Modernizing Healthcare Facilities
While there has been a call to preserve old buildings, healthcare facilities need to weigh the options of patient care.
10/29/2025
Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital to Build New Tower
The tower is expected to be completed in 2030.
10/29/2025
LifeBridge Health Entangled in Oracle Health Data Breach
LifeBridge Health is one of many healthcare providers whose information was affected by this incident.
10/29/2025
LifeBridge Health Entangled in Oracle Health Data Breach
LifeBridge Health is one of many healthcare providers whose information was affected by this incident.
10/29/2025
Building Disaster Resilience Through Collaboration
The ability to respond quickly and recover effectively depends on the strength of an organization’s external bonds.
10/28/2025
Tampa General Hospital Acquires 53-Acre Property in Citrus Hills
Plans for the site include a hospital, medical office building, a central energy plant and a helicopter pad.
10/28/2025
Community Health Systems to Sell 3 Pennsylvania Hospitals to Tenor Health Foundation
Once funding is secured, the transaction is expected to close very soon thereafter within the fourth quarter of this year.
10/28/2025
A 'Superbug' Is on the Rise in Hospitals
CDC data on C. auris in New York, Illinois, California, Florida and Nevada found more than 1,000 reported cases each in 2023.
10/23/2025
The Next Generation of Security Tech in Healthcare Facilities
Manufacturers discuss how AI-powered CCTV and touchless weapon detection are redefining how hospitals protect patients and staff.
10/23/2025
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of St. Petersburg Opens
This marks the opening of Encompass’ twenty-fifth location in Florida.
10/23/2025
Why More Facilities are Adding Gender Neutral Restrooms
Gender neutral restrooms help avoid controversy in public facilities.
10/22/2025
Massachusetts Hospital Cyberattack Reflects Growing Vulnerability in Healthcare Systems
As outages disrupt patient care and emergency services, facility leaders are reminded that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.
10/22/2025
Massachusetts Hospital Cyberattack Reflects Growing Vulnerability in Healthcare Systems
As outages disrupt patient care and emergency services, facility leaders are reminded that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.
10/22/2025
Novant Health Breaks Ground on Summers Corner Healthcare Hub
It is expected to open in late 2026.
10/22/2025
Ensuring Successful Capital Project Management
Prioritizing the safety of patients and staff while modernizing critical facilities requires foresight, flexibility and most importantly, communication.
10/21/2025
C. auris: A Growing Threat to Healthcare Facilities
Two former patients at UW Medical Center – Northwest tested positive for the drug-resistant fungus C. auris, with one infected and one colonized.
10/21/2025
Watsonville Community Hospital Reports Data Security Incident
There was unauthorized access to a limited subset of their network between November 25, 2024, and November 30, 2024.
10/21/2025
Watsonville Community Hospital Reports Data Security Incident
There was unauthorized access to a limited subset of their network between November 25, 2024, and November 30, 2024.
10/21/2025
Why Cyber Readiness Is the New Standard of Care
In a sector in which digital disruptions are inevitable, the real measure of strength is the ability to deliver safe, reliable care no matter what.
10/16/2025
Why Cyber Readiness Is the New Standard of Care
In a sector in which digital disruptions are inevitable, the real measure of strength is the ability to deliver safe, reliable care no matter what.
10/16/2025
Smarter, Faster, Safer: The Rise of AI in Healthcare Security Technologies
Manufacturers discuss how AI, machine learning and real-time analytics are boosting the speed and accuracy of CCTV monitoring and weapons detection.
10/16/2025
The WHO and UNICEF Release New Global Hand Hygiene Guidelines
These are the first global guidelines for hand hygiene in community settings.
10/16/2025
Swatting Calls, Hoax Threats Have Real Consequences for Healthcare
A recent report of a shooting at a hospital in California turned out to be a possible swatting incident.
10/15/2025
Swatting Calls, Hoax Threats Have Real Consequences for Healthcare
A recent report of a shooting at a hospital in California turned out to be a possible swatting incident.
10/15/2025
Next Level Announces Expansion of Conroe, Texas Clinic
The expanded facility will offer additional exam rooms, improved patient flow and an enhanced waiting area designed with patient comfort in mind.
10/15/2025
Beacon's Memorial Hospital of South Bend Tower Reaches Construction Milestone
The first steel beams have begun to arrive for the project.
10/15/2025
The HAI Challenge Goes On
The CDC estimates that about 23,000 people die each year from 17 types of antimicrobial-resistant infections acquired in healthcare facilities.
10/14/2025
Report: Violence Costs Hospitals More than $18B Per Year
Building safety into the facilities’ designs is one approach to preventing violence and ensuring resilience.
10/14/2025
Report: Violence Costs Hospitals More than $18B Per Year
Building safety into the facilities’ designs is one approach to preventing violence and ensuring resilience.
10/14/2025
Doctors Imaging Group Ensnared in Data Breach Event
Their investigation determined that the network had been accessed by unknown actors between November 5, 2024, and November 11, 2024.
10/14/2025
Doctors Imaging Group Ensnared in Data Breach Event
Their investigation determined that the network had been accessed by unknown actors between November 5, 2024, and November 11, 2024.
10/14/2025
EaaS: Funding Infrastructure Projects with Energy Savings
Process converts necessary upgrades from capital liabilities into strategic investments using operational dollars.
10/9/2025
Balancing Security Systems with Patient Comfort in Healthcare
Security systems, safety and inviting atmospheres don’t have to be in conflict.
10/9/2025
Harris Health Reports 10-Year Data Breach
Their investigation determined that the impermissible access to patient information occurred between January 4, 2011, and March 8, 2021.
10/9/2025
Harris Health Reports 10-Year Data Breach
Their investigation determined that the impermissible access to patient information occurred between January 4, 2011, and March 8, 2021.
10/9/2025
Gen Z Trusts AI More Than Their Managers
Some employees would rather engage with AI than their managers.
10/8/2025
CISA Lapse Amid Government Shutdown Raises Concerns for Healthcare Cybersecurity
Lawmakers had sought to renew it for another decade, but disagreements in the Senate stalled reauthorization.
10/8/2025
CISA Lapse Amid Government Shutdown Raises Concerns for Healthcare Cybersecurity
Lawmakers had sought to renew it for another decade, but disagreements in the Senate stalled reauthorization.
10/8/2025
STEPS Behavioral Health Opens New Autism Care Clinic in Maryland
The Columbia, Maryland, clinic offers signature programs including Early STEPS (Early Intervention Program), Summer STEPS, Social STEPS and more.
10/8/2025
Energy Savings Approaches To Enhance Wellness and Efficiency
Strategic design and mechanical interventions can lead to energy, emissions and cost savings that do not compromise levels of care.
10/7/2025
Ohio Hospital Cafeteria Attack Shows Need for Safety Beyond Patient Care Areas
The hospital confirmed no patients were involved, operations were unaffected and the incident is under investigation.
10/7/2025
UT Southwestern and Children's Health Gifted $25M for New Pediatric Campus
The new campus is projected to open in 2031.
10/7/2025
Energy as a Service: Rethinking Deferred Capital Renewal
EaaS converts necessary facility upgrades from capital liabilities to strategic investments by financing them through guaranteed utility savings.
10/2/2025
Security Technology: Integrating New Solutions with Existing Infrastructure
Compatibility, costs and compliance are some of the main challenges newer security technologies face when being integrated.
10/2/2025
FHN Announces Plans to Affiliate with Mercyhealth
The transaction will go through customary regulatory and closing conditions, which are anticipated to be completed by December 31, 2025.
10/2/2025
Gen Z is Tired of Negative Stereotypes
Gen Z is just the latest generation to be labeled as “lazy” by their older colleagues.
10/1/2025
Staff Training is Key to Robust Healthcare Cybersecurity
Training should make healthcare staff more aware of what signs of a cyberattack look like so they can alert cybersecurity experts.
10/1/2025
