HOK to Transform Washington University Medical Center

ST. LOUIS — St. Louis-based HOK recently revealed design plans for the new Campus Renewal Project, a 10-year project that will transform the Washington University Medical Center (WUMC). The campus includes Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital and the Washington University School of Medicine. The construction and renovation project will encompass all three institutions, focusing on improving the patient and family experience from both a clinical and research perspective.

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Terry Forde

Adventist HealthCare (AHC) has named Terry Forde its new president and CEO. Forde was chosen as interim chief after the departure of former CEO Bill Robertson but had joined Adventist HealthCare in July 2011. He had previously served as the executive vice president and chief operating officer at AHC where he oversaw the growth of AHC in Maryland. Prior to that, Forde served for eight years as an executive with Centura Health.

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Gypsum Boards

GypSorb perforated acoustical gypsum boards offer excellent acoustical quality and a dramatic visual appeal. The GypSorb product line features many different perforation patterns and sizes to create the look and feel desired in each project. The gypsum boards contain no VOCs. Using the Hemholtz resonance theorem as a design basis, GypSorb acoustic absorbing gypsum panels consume large quantities of ambient sound energy. This creates significantly quieter atmospheres for any space where the listening or learning environment is critical.

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