Optimizing Healing Through a Systematic Design Approach
We have all heard the term “synergy” used many times and we know the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
January 31, 2013
UCSF Construction Team Collaborates on New Building Method
SAN FRANCISCO — Ten years after the 57-acre UCSF Mission Bay campus opened, construction on the UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay is still on schedule to be completed in August 2014 and open to the
Growing Millsboro Population Requires New Medical Facility
MILLSBORO, Del. — Construction on the 48,000-square-foot Delmarva Health Pavilion in Millsboro is currently on schedule for completion this summer, after breaking ground on Oct. 9.
FDA Approves First Medical Robot for Hospital Use
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently made a landmark announcement when it approved the first medical robot to be deployed in the nation’s hospitals.
Idaho Takes Action to Prevent Doctor Shortage
BOISE, Idaho — The future is now in terms of the long-predicted American doctor shortage. The medical field has been rife with talk about an anticipated nationwide doctor shortage for some time, but the reality of the situation is already beginning to hit in many areas, which led Idaho’s Republican Governor C.L. Otter to propose preemptive action in his new state budget.
In-Ceiling Flush Mount Air Curtain
Berner expands its In-Ceiling Mount (ICM) series by adding the ICB, its first in-ceiling flush mount air curtain rated for doorways with up to 16-foot-high ceilings in commercial facilities. Available in lengths ranging from 3 feet to 12 feet, the unit features a low profile faceplate that comes in white polyester-coated aluminum or stainless steel. It is also offered in custom colors for more options. The ICM collection provides electric, steam and hot water options for supplemental heating and comes with Berner’s Intelliswitch digital control package.
Designer Fabrics
Abercrombie Textiles, a manufacturer of fabrics for residential and commercial furniture of various markets, introduces two collections: the Abercrombie Textiles brand and the newly acquired Cone Decorative fabric line, both ideal for health care facilities. Known for its simple designs and dry cotton motifs, the light and casual Abercrombie Textile collection offers clean, fresh and youthful looks.
Howard Drenth
Howard Drenth was named CEO of the Presence Medical Group (PMG), a group led by more than 320 physicians. In his new role, Drenth will provide direction and leadership in collaboration with the Presence Health physicians, which will shape the organization’s goals and focus. A health system executive of more than 15 years, he began his career as an occupational health manager in Michigan.
Nathalie Le Bos
Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG) appointed Nathalie Le Bos as CFO, in which she will be responsible for overseeing and strengthening the network’s global financial functions. Le Bos recently served as CFO for PHCG Europe. A seven-year veteran of Publicis Groupe, she was also the operations control director for Publicis Worldwide, where she was instrumental in enhancing operations in the Europe office.