Colorado Springs to Undergo Major Hospital Construction Expansion
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — In the next several years, UCHealth Memorial Hospital, Penrose-St.
November 2015
Baptist Memorial Hospital Begins Construction
OXFORD, Miss. — In 2012, Oxford was named the 15th fastest growing small town in America by Forbes magazine, which has prompted the local Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi to construct a larger facility in the area. According to the United States Census, the population in Oxford has grown by 15.3 percent since 2010. With the increased population in the area and the growth of local businesses and housing, the new hospital became essential.
Roberto de la Cruz
Parkland Health & Hospital System has announced that Roberto de la Cruz, MD, has been named chief medical officer. Dr. de la Cruz has more than 22 years of experience in a variety of clinical and leadership roles at Parkland. Most recently, he served as the chief of hospitalist services. He also serves as an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Portable Air Scrubber
Abatement Technologies Predator 600 model portable air scrubber features a unique, updated double-wall polymer cabinet and design that produces better airflow and durability. This will make jobs easier and more profitable. The product has peak airflow up to 750 cfm and is able to help finish a job in a more efficient way, using fewer units. The Predator 600 only weights 35 pounds and operates on 1.9 amps or less.
Florida Medical Center Breaks Ground on Expansion
STUART, Fla. — Tradition Medical Center in Stuart opened its doors to the public in December 2013, but Martin Health System knew that it wouldn’t be long before the hospital needed to expand.
Jeff Neaves
HDR has welcomed Jeff Neaves, AIA, LEED GA as the senior project manager in the firm’s Chicago office. After working as a project manager for academic medical, community hospital, research facilities and health lifestyle facilities for the past 10 years, Neaves will be in charge of client contact and project team management.
Digital Chair Scale
The ergonomic design of the Steiss CS300 Digital Chair Scale from Nursing Hygiene Group is made for patient comfort and includes a one-piece molded shell seat. The scale on the chair holds up to 660-pounds. The seat is easy to wipe down and helps to control infection from spreading. It also features a large footplate and swing away arm rests. The castors on the chair make sure that the scale is easily transported and it includes brakes to ensure patient safety. This product features a new electronic indicator display that has technology to compensate for the movement of the chair.
Three Strategies to Optimize Your OR: Part 2
In the optimization of the operating room (OR), every minute counts. Small improvements in OR efficiency over the course of a year add up to a substantial time and cost savings for a health care organization.
UCSF Benioff Oakland Begins 10-Year Expansion
OAKLAND, Calif. — A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Oct. 26 for a new outpatient center for UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.
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