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National planning and design firm Flad Architects (Madison, Wis.) has promoted Paul Lourich and Kevin Schellenbach to associate principals. Both are members of the firm’s healthcare design practice. A project architect at Flad, Lourich’s work has included the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower in Sarasota, Fla., as well as the cancer center master plan for Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa. Schellenbach, a project designer at the firm, has served on a variety of projects, including the Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice in Venice, Fla., and Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute Oncology Tower. The post Flad Architects Elevates Team Members first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Monash Health has opened Victorian Heart Hospital on the Monash University Clayton campus in Clayton, Victoria, Australia. As Australia’s first dedicated heart hospital, the $564 million facility houses clinical cardiology, research, education, outpatient, imaging, pathology, and pharmacy services. The 196-bed hospital includes seven catheterization laboratories and one floor dedicated to heart research by Monash University and independent research group Monash Cardiovascular Research Centre (Clayton). A central outdoor courtyard, landscaped areas, and café spaces are also featured at the new hospital. The project team comprises Conrad Gargett (designer; Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) and Wardle (designer; Collingwood, Victoria, Australia). The post $564M Victorian Heart Hospital Opens In Australia first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals (Dallas) announced the grand opening of a new inpatient hospital in Arlington, Texas. The inpatient rehabilitation hospital houses 40 private patient suites, two therapy gyms, and an outdoor courtyard. Common rooms and a café are also included. The facility treats patients with debilitating illnesses and injuries, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. The post Reunion Rehabilitation Hospital Adds Location In Arlington, Texas first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Rural healthcare provider Mountainview Medical Center plans to break ground on a new $42 million replacement hospital in White Sulphur Springs, Mont., according to the website helenair.com . Situated on 9.8 acres, the 45,000-square-feet hospital have 25 inpatient beds and offer acute care and nursing home care services. The project received a $38 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development. The post Mountainview Medical Center Plans Replacement Hospital In Montana first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Covington County Hospital in Collins, Miss., opened Covington Place Therapy & Counseling in Collins, according to the website wdam.com . Housed in the former Collins Nursing Center, the facility offers treatment for mental and behavioral health issues such as depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anger management, anxiety and bipolar disorder, marriage and family relationship difficulties, schizophrenia, and substance use and alcohol abuse for children and adults.   The post Covington County Hospital Opens Mental Health Clinic In Collins, Miss. first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Piedmont Healthcare (Atlanta) celebrated the topping out of the vertical expansion of the North Tower at Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center in Cartersville, Ga. Scheduled to be completed in November, the 43,122-square-foot expansion will add two floors to the three-story tower. The new fourth floor will have support space and general storage for staff, while the fifth floor will house 20 beds for short-stay patients. The hospital’s sterile processing department is also being expanded and renovated during the project with 11,000 square feet of additional space. The project team includes McCarthy Building Companies Inc. (construction; St. Louis), TMPartners (architect; Brentwood, Tenn.), I. C. Thomasson Associates (mechanical engineer; Nashville, Tenn.), Stanley D. Lindsey and Associates Ltd. (structural engineer; Nashville), and Meadows & Ohly (program manager;  Alpharetta, Ga.). The post Piedmont Cartersville Expansion Hits Project Milestone first appeared on HCD Magaz

Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a $400 million hospital tower, according to the website richmond.com . The 16-story addition will consolidate the hospital’s pediatric services to one location. It includes 72 inpatient beds, including 24 in the intensive care unit; six operating rooms (ORs); and 21 emergency department rooms. Four floors have shell space for future expansion. The project team includes HKS Architects (architect; Dallas), PR Construction (construction manager; Orange, Calif.), and JLL (project manager; Chicago). The post Children’s Hospital At Virginia Commonwealth University Holds Ribbon-cutting Ceremony For New Tower first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Piedmont Healthcare (Atlanta) is planning to transform the former Doctors Hospital on the Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus, Ga. The structure will become a freestanding children’s hospital named the Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital. The 30-bed project will house a pediatric inpatient unit with several semiprivate sibling rooms. Additionally, the project includes isolation and behavioral safe rooms, a pediatric intensive care unit, and a pediatric intermediate care unit. Support spaces include an activity room, laundry facilities, food pantry, room service dining, separate discharge area, and an outdoor playground. A connection corridor linking to the Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown main hospital is also planned. The five-floor facility, slated to open in fall 2024, will be funded by a donation from the Bettye and Cecil Cheves family. The post Piedmont Columbus Regional To Open Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital first appeared on HCD Magazine .

It’s hard to believe that in 2023, we’re still experiencing “firsts” within the context of returning to pre-pandemic life. But recently we had a great one at Healthcare Design—our first in-person program design team meeting for the HCD Conference + Expo (Nov. 4-7, New Orleans). This is the meeting where an esteemed group of industry professionals pores over the hundreds—and I mean hundreds—of session proposals we receive for the conference to determine which ones make the cut. We hadn’t met face to face since early 2020, and I can assure you that Zoom just isn’t an adequate replacement. Over the two-day meeting, reviewers weigh the merits of each submission, coming to consensus on yes, no, or maybe. The process is thorough and discussions are robust. And after lots of coffee, a handful of friendly arguments, and some more coffee, we walk away with what the industry will eventually experience as the conference program. It’s a miraculous thing. More broadly, though, the process also

  The healthcare design industry is based on the cornerstone tenet that the design of healthcare facilities directly impacts patient outcomes, safety, and staff productivity. Research has been essential in connecting these dots and is at the core of the evidence-based design movement. Research helps to ensure buildings meet the needs of patients, families, and staff. This means, for example, addressing physical requirements, such as accessibility, but also emotional and psychological needs. Healthcare facilities incorporating research-backed design strategies have seen many benefits, including improved patient satisfaction scores and reduced lengths of stay. Growing this body of research is critical to continually raising the bar on building performance. In fact, compared to other industries, research into healthcare facility design is still in its infancy due to various challenges. Aspects of healthcare design research Unlike many building design types, healthcare facilities de

Healthcare operator Select Medical (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) is planning to build Select Specialty Hospital in Orlando, Fla. The 63-bed hospital, scheduled to open in late 2024, will include treatment for patients recovering from chronic conditions, stroke and other neurological disorders, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic conditions. Select Medical currently operates two critical illness recovery hospitals licensed as long-term acute care in Orlando. It also has 11 critical illness recovery hospitals and three inpatient rehabilitation hospitals throughout Florida. The post Select Medical Building Specialty Hospital In Florida first appeared on HCD Magazine .

UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, completed a $14 million renovation of its surgical specialty unit, according to the website cbs2iowa.com . Situated on the third floor, the project combined two medical and surgical units into one new department with 46 private inpatient rooms, a six-room post-surgical recovery area, two nurses’ stations, visitor lounges, and a family conference room. The surgical specialty unit offers treatment for patients recovering from general, cardiovascular, cancer, bariatric, and gynecological surgeries. The post UnityPoint Health St. Luke’s Hospital Completes Surgical Specialty Unit Renovation In Iowa first appeared on HCD Magazine .

LifeBridge Health Sinai Hospital in Baltimore is planning to add the $95 million Mandy and Dennis Weinman Cancer Building on its campus, according to the website thedailyrecord.com . The three-story, 125,000-square-foot healthcare facility will house the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute and the Pediatric Oncology Center, bringing together Sinai Hospital’s ambulatory cancer services in a single location. Also planned are 32 adult infusion bays, 16 adult exam spaces, seven pediatric infusion bays, six pediatric exam rooms, and support spaces. Groundbreaking is slated for mid-2023, and the project is expected to be completed in December 2025. The new facility will be named after the Weinman family, which donated a $5 million gift toward the project. The post LifeBridge Health Sinai Hospital To Build Mandy and Dennis Weinman Cancer Building first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews, Texas, celebrated a grand opening of a new memory care unit, named The John R. Parrish Westbrook Village and F. Marie Hall Cottages, according to the website cbs7.com . The 16,363-square-foot unit comprises 22 beds for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. An intentional walkway, sensory room, and rehabilitation gym are also included. The post Permian Regional Medical Center Adds Memory Care Wing In Texas first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Integrated design firm DLR Group (Charlotte, N.C.) recently hired Peyton Maynard as healthcare business development leader for the Southeast region. Maynard will be based in the firm’s Charlotte studio and focus on building its healthcare work across the Southeast. She previously worked in general contracting, interiors, and real estate sectors. The post DLR Group Welcomes Healthcare Business Development Leader first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Nonprofit hospital system Banner Health (Phoenix) is planning to build the $400 million Banner Scottsdale Medical Center in Scottsdale, Ariz. Situated on 48 acres, the  four-story, 384,000-square-foot medical center will include an acute care hospital with 106 licensed patient beds and 20 observation beds, adjacent medical office building (MOB) for physician offices and specialty care, and a cancer center. Shell space for future expansion is also planned. The project, which is expected to open is 2026, will offer cardiovascular, orthopedics, cancer, and neuroscience services. The project team includes SmithGroup (design; Phoenix) and Okland Construction (contractor; Salt Lake City). The post Banner Health Plans $400M Banner Scottsdale Medical Center In Arizona first appeared on HCD Magazine .

MetroHealth Glick Center In 2011, The MetroHealth System in Cleveland conducted a facility condition assessment of its safety-net hospital buildings, ranging in age between 50 and 90 years, to determine the best path forward. “The answer from a dollars and cents standpoint did in fact show that it was far more practical to rebuild than to try and renovate,” says Walter Jones, senior vice president of campus transformation at MetroHealth . However, a replacement project didn’t immediately receive the leadership buy-in required to set the funding wheels in motion for the public hospital—that is, until the winter of 2013/2014. An arctic blast hit the city on Lake Erie, causing MetroHealth to consider evacuating the hospital on two occasions, Jones says. “The infrastructure of the existing facilities demonstrated that it was incapable of providing ongoing, continuous, reliable support for the foreseeable future. It nearly failed during that winter event,” he says. “That became a clear

Integrated, multidisciplinary design practice HDR (Omaha, Neb.) announced the opening of a new studio in Kansas City, Mo. Additionally, the firm welcomed new hires to the Kansas City office, including: Jacqueline Foy as health principal Erin Fogarty as interior design principal and Niyanta Gopal as studio leader. The post HDR Opens Health Design Studio In Kansas City, Mo. first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Steve Templet, associate at Sizeler Thompson Brown Architects (New Orleans), talks about his start in healthcare design, favorite spots in The Big Easy that HCD Conference attendees shouldn’t miss, and what local trinkets you’ll find on his desk. What drew you to a career in healthcare design? Following graduation, I found myself drawn to the patient component in healthcare projects that I was involved with. This was especially apparent when compared to the other early projects that I worked on at my first firm, which were mostly commercial and hospitality based and lacked that depth of empathy for the anticipated users. After several healthcare projects, I made the decision to pursue healthcare design in all its forms as a career specialty. What was your first healthcare project? An outpatient optometrist’s clinic. The project was a renovation/build-out in a commercial office building, designed for both optical exams and retail eyewear sales. What design lesson from that projec

Children’s Wisconsin celebrated the opening of its new Appleton Clinic in Appleton, Wis. The two-story, 54,000-square-foot facility includes more than 20 specialty care services, including asthma/allergy, audiology, cardiology, imaging, laboratory, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Developer Hammes (Milwaukee) will retain ownership of the new clinic and provide property management services. The post Children’s Wisconsin Opens New Appleton Clinic first appeared on HCD Magazine .

As part of its $325 billion fiscal 2024 budget, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA; Washington, D.C.) has proposed $4.1 billion for construction to address its healthcare properties and aging hospitals, according to the website military.com . The ask is a 5 percent increase from this year’s approved budget request and marks the largest ever for the department, according to the article. The funding breakdown includes $3.01 billion to update 10 VA medical facilities that “lack resiliency and sustainability,” including facilities in San Juan, Puerto Rico; Portland, Ore.; American Lake, Wash.; Perry Point, Md.; El Paso, Texas; West Haven, Conn.; Dallas; San Francisco; San Diego; and St. Louis. The post VA Seeks $4.1B To Renovate Aging Facilities first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Washington DSHS Civil Center for Behavioral Health at Maple Lane Opening in February 2023, Washington Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) Civil Center for Behavioral Health at Maple Lane will house Washington state’s first decentralized mental health care program. It supports an initiative to transform behavioral health services and will house inpatient psychiatric care services. The 15,500-square-foot residential treatment facility, which will serve 16 patients at a time, will offer treatment in a smaller-scale community-based facility close to patients’ support systems. The reimagined environment includes vibrant color, including orange and teal, and both soft textures and natural materials like wood. Giving psychiatric patients choice Further, patients are provided with appropriate choices and control based on where they are in their treatment. This manifests in a variety of options for patients on where to spend time, allowing for connection with the larger patie

Mount Carmel Health System (Columbus, Ohio), a member of Trinity Health (Livonia, Mich.) broke ground on a $250 million project in Dublin, Ohio. Situated on 35 acres, the 240,000-square-foot hospital and medical office building will offer diagnostic cardiology, neurology, primary care, and specialty medical services with room for future growth. It will house a 14-bay emergency department (ED), 30 inpatient hospital beds, 10 observation beds, operating and procedure rooms, a full imaging suite, outpatient lab, and community health and well-being space. The campus is slated for completion in 2025. The post Mount Carmel Health System Breaks Ground On New Project In Ohio first appeared on HCD Magazine .

BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel celebrated the grand opening of a new tower and medical office building (MOB) on its campus in Wesley Chapel, Fla. The six-story, 320,000-square-foot tower houses 86 beds, operating rooms, catheterization labs, an intensive care unit, and emergency department. The project team includes HKS (architect; Dallas) and Robins & Morton (general contractor; Tampa, Fla.). The post BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel Celebrates Grand Opening In Florida first appeared on HCD Magazine .

  From coated upholstery to custom digitally printed fabrics, vendors and manufacturers are introducing a spectrum of new textile products to support healthcare design environments. These new collections are inspired by watercolor paintings and nature, and mimic hand-stitched embroideries. Suppliers are also supporting the healthcare industry’s desire to create sustainable and healthy environments with textile lines that meet Greenhealth, Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List, Prop 65 , Healthier Hospitals , and Greenguard Gold certifications. Above, click through a slideshow of some of the latest textile products to break into the healthcare design market. The post 11 New Healthcare Textile Products first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Health system Valleywise Health (Phoenix) is constructing the 10-story Valleywise Health Medical Center to replace a current 1970s-era facility in Phoenix. The 673,000-square-foot project is scheduled to open in October and will include a burn center, dedicated pediatric wing, family support rooms, and research and teaching spaces. The project team includes Kitchell (general contractor; Phoenix). The post Valleywise Health’s 10-story Replacement Medical Center Progressing In Phoenix first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland) opened the Fatima bint Mubarak Center for cancer care at its multispecialty hospital in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. The Fatima bint Mubarak Center houses 32 exam rooms for multidisciplinary cancer consultation, 24 private infusion rooms, two procedure rooms, and a department exclusively for women’s oncology services. The 205,000-square-foot project is designed after Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Center in Cleveland. The post Cleveland Clinic Opens Fatima Bint Mubarak Center Cancer Center In U.A.E. first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Global architecture and design firm Perkins Eastman (Pittsburgh) has promoted three women to its executive committee, including managing principal Supriya Thyagarajan, who leads the healthcare studio in Mumbai, India. Thyagarajan has been with the firm for eight years. Her work includes three All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) healthcare centers in India. The post Perkins Eastman Elevates Team Member To Executive Committee first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Avera Health (Sioux Falls, S.D.) added a four-story behavioral health wing at its Avera Behavioral Health Hospital in Sioux Falls. The Helmsley Behavioral Health Center adds 60,000 more square feet of treatment space for children, youth, and adults, including three specialized units for children and adolescents. This wing houses several new services, including a 24/7 behavioral health urgent care, observation care, residential youth addiction care services, and partial hospitalization for youth. Additionally, Avera’s senior behavioral health unit will be relocated from the Avera Prince of Peace (Sioux Falls) campus to the new wing. The post Avera Health To Open Four-story Behavioral Health Wing first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Global design firm HKS (Dallas) announced new appointments to its health practice. They include: Krisianna Bock, principal at HKS’ Los Angeles office. She has more than 20 years of healthcare experience and has led facility master planning at academic medical centers and health systems across the country. Mindy Goodroe, studio practice leader, health, and a partner at the firm’s Atlanta office. Goodroe has worked on domestic and international projects worth more than $2 billion in construction. Pamela Basch, principal and senior project manager at HKS’ New York office. Basch has 25 years of experience in healthcare design. Christopher Arnold, principal and architect at the Washington, D.C. office., Arnold’s experience includes rehabilitation and outpatient facilities projects. Kurt Chiusolo, architect and senior medical planner at the firm’s Salt Lake City office. He specializes in evidence-based design and data-driven research. The post HKS Announces Appointments To Health P

Healthcare Design announces its 2023 professional recognition programs to celebrate industry members making an impact in our field: The HCD 10 and Rising Star awards. This year, nominations for the two programs will be open simultaneously, with a shared deadline of Monday, April 17. Nominations to both programs may be made by industry professionals and students. The HCD 10 awards honor established professionals across 10 categories of nominees, including one for Outstanding Organization and one for Team MVP. The program aims to highlight the accomplishments of individuals who are advancing the healthcare design field. The Rising Star programs recognizes newcomers to healthcare design who have focused on this sector for fewer than 10 years and who are ready to become the industry’s next-generation leaders. To access HCD 10 nomination form, go here . To access the Rising Star nomination form, go here . The HCD 10 winners will be recognized in the September issue of Healthcare Desig

National interdisciplinary design firm HGA (Minneapolis) welcomed Marcia Musico as associate vice president and regional business developer for its Mid-Atlantic healthcare practice (Washington, D.C.). Musico has more than 30 years of experience in business development, marketing, and strategic planning, primarily focused on healthcare. The post HGA Expands Healthcare Team In Washington, D.C. first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minn.) is planning a new two-story medical support building at its San Pablo Road campus in Jacksonville, Fla., according to the website bizjournals.com . The 41,000-square-foot project is part of a $432 million investment at the San Pablo Road campus. The project team will include Fickling Construction (construction; Jacksonville). The post Mayo Clinic Plans New Medical Support Building In Florida first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Bryan Health Merrick Medical Center Bryan Health Merrick Medical Center was originally designed to provide inpatient care for the small, rural community of Central City, Neb., about 90 minutes away from the state’s capital city of Lincoln. But as ambulatory demands increased over time, the Critical Access Hospital’s small, semiprivate rooms; compact operating room; and detached outpatient Rural Health Clinic (RHC) limited the services and specialists that the aging structure could accommodate. Additionally, the hospital—built in 1959, before The Americans with Disabilities Act—also presented challenges for an aging population with complex medical needs. For example, the facility’s narrow doorframes restricted wheelchairs or walkers from accessing bathrooms and certain exam rooms. With the goal of expanding its onsite service offerings while accommodating patients in a more modern, comfortable space, Merrick also set out to build a brand new facility that better reflected the orga

Centura Health (Centennial, Colo.) is poised to open St. Francis Hospital-Interquest in Colorado Springs, Colo., this July, according to the website gazette.com . The $180 million hospital will house a 16-bay emergency department (ED), 72 inpatient beds including 64 inpatient beds and eight critical care beds. The surgical suite will include 10 operating rooms (ORs) with robotic equipment and 30 pre- and post-op beds. St. Francis Hospital-Interquest will be Centura’s third hospital in Colorado Springs. The post Centura Health’s $180M St. Francis Hospital-Interquest Progresses In Colorado first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Behavioral health care services provider Acadia Healthcare Company (Franklin, Tenn.) broke ground on Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital in Mesa, Ariz. Situated on 12 acres, the 100-bed facility will comprise inpatient behavioral healthcare services for seniors, adults, and pediatric patients, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The new hospital is slated to open in early 2024. The project team includes Adolfson & Peterson Construction (general contractor; Tempe, Ariz.). The post Acadia Healthcare Company Breaks Ground On Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital In Arizona first appeared on HCD Magazine .

E4H Environments for Health Architecture (E4H; Fort Worth, Texas) opened a new office in Philadelphia and added new staff members. Richard Carroll will serve as a senior associate. He brings 30-plus years as a healthcare architect and planner to the firm. Cherise Poulin and John Rodenbeck were named partners. Poulin has more than 20 years of experience in design and planning. Rodenbeck’s career includes nearly 30 years of planning and design experience for healthcare institutions and medical centers. The post E4H Environments for Health Architecture Expands Footprint, Staff In Philadelphia first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Northwood Deaconess Health Center in Northwood, N.D., is planning a multiphase $34 million expansion and renovation project, according to the website beckershospitalreview . Phase 1 will renovate shell space into a new emergency department and add 25 beds to the hospital. Phase 2 will transform the existing emergency department into a pharmacy, reception area, and imaging lab. Finally, a third phase will include aesthetic and accessibility upgrades. Construction is slated to start in August and is expected to take approximately 27 to 34 months to complete. The project recently received a $25.3 million loan from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help cover the project costs. The post Northwood Deaconess Health Center Plans $34M Expansion, Renovation Project first appeared on HCD Magazine .

Nonprofit health system OhioHealth (Columbus, Ohio) is planning a $600 million women’s care center adjacent to OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. The 590,000-square-foot facility will include neonatal, maternal, mid-life, bone health, urogynecology, and mammography services. The care center will house 185 inpatient beds as well as outpatient care; labor, delivery, and recovery rooms; and a neonatal intensive care unit. The post OhioHealth To Build $600M Women’s Center first appeared on HCD Magazine .

This article originally appeared in Campus Safety , published by Emerald, the publisher of Healthcare Design . The numbers from this year’s Campus Safety Access Control and Lockdown Survey have been crunched, and the May 2022 Robb Elementary School mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, appears to have prompted many K-12 schools to pay much closer attention to campus security. However, the Uvalde tragedy appears to not have impacted institutions of higher education as much. Colleges are lagging way behind their K-12 peers in conducting site assessments to identify security vulnerabilities at their facilities. When comparing K-12 with higher education and healthcare survey takers, this year’s school respondents were the most likely to conduct frequent assessments: 27 percent said they conduct monthly assessments, and 13 percent said they conduct quarterly assessments, for a total of 40 percent. Only 25 percent of institutions of higher education have conducted monthly or quarterly asse