Miami Cancer Institute to Open in 2016
MIAMI — Construction is underway for the new $430 million Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health South Florida, which celebrated the groundbreaking on Aug. 8.
August 20, 2014
Rush University Revamps Simulation Lab
CHICAGO — A new simulation lab at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago will finally give students and medical providers the space they need for critical training.
Search for Waste Disposal Ideas Begins
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Edison Nation Medical, a product developer that helps innovators through the process of licensing, is searching for ways to improve hazardous waste disposal in hospitals and health care facilities.
Edison invites the public to submit ideas through its confidential portal at www.EdisonNationMedical.com/waste through Oct. 24.
MRI Users Rank Best Systems
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. — GE, Philips, Siemens and Toshiba are dominating the MRI market, according to ECRI Institute. The nonprofit health care research organization recently released on Aug. 13 details of its poll that asked hundreds of MRI users to rate the best systems on the market.
Joyce Polhamus
SmithGroupJJR has elected Joyce Polhamus, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, to its board of directors. Polhamus is co-leader of the firm’s San Francisco Health Studio. During her 18 years with SmithGroupJJR, Polhamus has led a number of health care projects, including campus and interior master plans, renovations and new facilities for ambulatory, acute and post-acute care.