Construction and Design - October 2022
Brown University Donates $5 Million for New Women & Infants Hospital
The hospital will be designed to meet the specific needs of birthing families from Rhode Island.
10/31/2022
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New Retirement Community Opens in Santa Fe
The new facility comprises nearly 200,00 square feet of development.
10/27/2022
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Compass Health Launches Campaign for New Mental Health Facility
The capital campaign has already raised over $10 million, more than 70 percent of the campaign’s goal.
10/25/2022
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How to Specify Chemical-Resistant Fabrics for Healthcare Facilities
A standard and series of tests have been developed to ensure products and fabrics can withstand frequent cleaning and disinfection.
10/20/2022
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Cook Children's Medical Center Opens Infectious Diseases Critical Care Unit
The expansion ensures children with highly infectious diseases will be treated in the safest environment possible.
10/20/2022
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Healthcare Facility Design Now Aims to Promote Employee Wellness
Promoting wellness through design is one way healthcare facilities are trying to recruit and retain employees.
10/19/2022
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Healthcare Facility Design Now Aims to Promote Employee Wellness
Promoting wellness through design is one way healthcare facilities are trying to recruit and retain employees.
10/19/2022
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Hospital Room Design Affects Patient Health
Researchers sought to understand whether certain hospital room features impact mortality and length of stay after surgery.
10/18/2022
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HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital Resumes Services
The hospital was heavily damaged during Hurricane Ian.
10/18/2022
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Receives $710 Million Donation from Bezos Family, Plans Expansion
The gift supports the organization’s efforts to accelerate the pace and breadth of medical breakthroughs in cancer and infectious disease.
10/14/2022
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Hackensack Meridian Health Opens its First Long Term Acute Care Hospital
The hospital will offer 30 private rooms.
10/13/2022
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ChristianaCare Opens New Pediatric Care Center
The 14-bed facility provides short-stay inpatient and emergency care for children and teens.
10/12/2022
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UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies Plans $280 Million Expansion
The project is expected to break ground in late 2023.
10/11/2022
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Now is the Time to Prioritize Acoustics in Outpatient Facilities
The sudden rise in telemedicine has put renewed focus on acoustics.
10/10/2022
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4 Interior Design Trends to Create Spaces That Heal
Healthcare facilities are evolving their designs to provide more calming and seamless patient experiences.
10/7/2022
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Atrium Health Begins Construction on New Care Tower
Atrium Health began construction on a new $450 million care tower.
10/7/2022
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$1 Billion Navy Contract Targets Medical Facilities
Projects will include hospitals, dental and medical clinics, ambulatory care centers and research laboratories.
10/6/2022
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Henry Ford Health, Acadia Healthcare Break Ground on Behavioral Health Facility
The hospital will have 192 beds and be able to expand if needed.
10/5/2022
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6 Steps to Build the Construction-Maintenance Connection
These six strategies can help healthcare facility managers connect construction and renovation projects to maintenance and operations.
10/4/2022
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