August 23, 2010 - HCO News

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iPad Construction Work

15 years ago15 years ago3 mins

THOMASVILLE, Ga. — At the construction site of a new $113 million, eight-story patient tower on the campus of the Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville. Ga., craftsmen and site supervisors were able to reference a virtual layout of the project from their Apple iPads.

The NoliWhite Group, a healthcare facility developer based in Brentwood, Tenn., launched the Project Information Integration, or PI2, initiative, earlier this year, which features the construction of a new patient tower.

Daylighting Systems

15 years ago1 mins

Major Industries recently released LightBasic, a line of value-engineered curtainwalls systems with simplified framing and acrylic-based technology that provides glare-free light. The company also offers translucent skylights and curtainwalls with extended options and warranties.

Major Industries

LCD Television

15 years ago1 mins

The Samsung LCD 458 Series television integrates hospital-specific features to provide education and entertainment solutions that optimize operational efficiency, promote patient satisfaction and improve sustainability. A collaboration between Samsung Electronics America Inc., and TeleHealth Services, a provider of interactive patient education systems, the LCD 458 is also provides energy-efficiency, according to the manufacturer.

Robert Freitag

15 years ago9 years ago1 mins

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Tim Thompson

15 years ago9 years ago1 mins

BayCare Health System, based in Clearwater, Fla., named industry veteran Tim Thompson as its chief information officer. Thompson will be responsible for implementing the company’s strategic information initiatives. He will also oversee Baycare’s transition to electronic medical records for clinical information.

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Guthrie to construct new pediatric medical office

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

SAYRE Guthrie Healthcare System is looking to construct a new pediatric medical office building on property that it owns on North Elmer Avenue, according to information released at this weeks Sayre Borough Council meeting.

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Sustainable Landscape Rating Pilot Program Introduced

15 years ago4 mins

WASHINGTON — A new national rating system for sustainable landscape design, construction and maintenance has selected over 150 test sites to participate in a two-year pilot program.

The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES), a partnership of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin, and the United States Botanic Garden, provides voluntary guidelines and performance benchmarks for sustainable landscapes of all kinds, with or without buildings.

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SABIC Innovative Plastics to Make its Q2 2010 Results Available

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

BERGEN op ZOOM, The Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SABIC Innovative Plastics Holding B.V. plans to make its second quarter 2010 results available on or before August 27, 2010 to holders of its 9.5% senior notes due 2015. The company will host a call with these investors to review second quarter financial results at 9:00 a.m. EDT on August 31, 2010. Senior note holders may secure a copy of the …

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Three different takes on aid priorities in Gaza

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

Quality of life, economy, food security in Gaza remains severely impaired by Israeli blockade.

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Connecticut July 2010 New Business Starts

15 years ago15 years ago1 mins

102 Commerce Park LLC, P.O. Box 453, Bloomfield, CT 06002. George T. Gaudette, member.

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