New York Methodist Hospital Scales Back Expansion
NEW YORK — After reaching a settlement with opponents of the hospital’s expansion, New York Methodist Hospital (NYM) will shrink the size of its new outpatient care center in Brooklyn.
January 14, 2015
Pearland Medical Center opens in Texas
PEARLAND, Texas — The new Pearland Medical Center in Texas marked its official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 9.
Florida Hospital, Tampa General Launch West Florida Health
TAMPA, Fla. — Two Florida health care providers that formed a partnership two years ago announced on Jan. 9 that their new nonprofit company will be called West Florida Health.
The newly created West Florida Health is a joint venture between Tampa General Hospital and Florida Hospital, based in Orlando, Fla. Tampa General Hospital and Florida Hospital announced their formal partnership in September 2013. Their new company is not a merger of existing hospital operations, and neither hospitals are planning on selling properties.
ECRI Institute Unveils 2015 C-Suite Watch List
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. — The ECRI Institute, based in Plymouth Meeting, released a new report on Jan. 12 that helps to identify new and emerging health technologies that could help treat patients, improve care and reduce costs. The institute’s 2015 Top 10 Hospital C-Suite Watch List looked at 10 topics for hospitals leaders to follow during the next 12 to 18 months.
Skylight Protection Frame
BlueWater Manufacturing introduces its Skylight Defender. Engineered to prevent employee injuries and deaths from falls through skylights, this nonpenetrating fall protection solution meets and exceeds the 200-pound national OSHA regulation as well as the California OSHA mandates by withstanding and supporting at least 400 pounds. To eliminate any damage to the skylight or roofing membrane, the Skylight Defender requires no drilling. Using basic tools, the Skylight Defender fastens onto the skylight frame using a compression system in about 30 minutes.
Boyd Chapman
Boyd Chapman, AIA, has been promoted to associate at WDG Architecture’s Washington, D.C., office. Chapman joined WDG in 2012 and serves as a construction administrator. He is currently working on the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus in Loudoun County, Va., on the second phase housing.