An atrium, as technically defined by the International Building Code (IBC), is an opening within a building connecting two or more stories, other than enclosed stairways, elevators, hoist ways, escalators, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning or other equipment, which is closed at the top and not defined as a mall.
DALLAS — A new 44,300-square-foot outpatient clinic is coming to the Fair Park neighborhood of Dallas in order to provide the community with accessibility to high-quality health care while taking steps to revitalize the community.
MOORE, Okla. — One year after an EF-5 tornado devastated the city of Moore, Okla., hundreds gathered to remember the 25 people lost May 20, 2013 and celebrate the continued resilience of the city. The memorial was held at the former site of the Moore Medical Center, which was heavily damaged by the tornado, and was attended by numerous state and local leaders.
ATLANTA — Following a 10-month renovation, the Kaiser Permanente Southwood Comprehensive Center has doubled health care space for patients. The two-story, $45 million project brought the facility to 113,000 square feet increasing space for the 24/7 advanced care center.
Mark Dooley has been named the new president and CEO of Wilson Memorial Hospital. Currently the president of Clinton Memorial Hospital, Dooley will begin his new position June 16. Dooley brings with him 18 years of health care leadership experience. While at Clinton Memorial, Dooley oversaw the hospital’s expansion across Clinton County and beyond with several new outpatient facilities in both family medicine and several other specialties.
Designed with patient satisfaction first, the Continuum recliner by Champion features a lever-driven leg rest that provides easy and familiar functionality. The Continuum can go from fully upright to fully horizontal without staff assistance, empowering patients to make themselves comfortable in any position. Optional features like heat, massage or a personal reading light give the patient even more control over their own comfort. Recliners can be outfitted with a multitude of options and accessories to create the patient seating solution that works best for specific needs.
The rapidly evolving ways health care providers are caring for their patients and the new information on the built environment’s effect on the healing process is transforming health care design from the inside out.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Health Resources, a non-profit company that operates a network of hospitals and health facilities in the North Texas region, has announced plans to construct a new $95 million hospital to serve Tarrant County residents.
MILWAUKEE — Froedtert Hospital is now using a new technology to assist patients who are limited English proficient (LEP) or are deaf or hard of hearing to create a more effective and communicative health care environment. Patients now have access to state-of-the-art video medical interpretation (VMI) technology to assist them in successfully communicating with health care providers — a factor that is key in obtaining the best medical results, according to the hospital.
AUSTIN, Texas — Satellite Healthcare, a not-for-profit provider of kidney dialysis and related services, has received an Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) 4-Star Rating for its new location in Austin. The Satellite center, located in the Market District of the Mueller Airport Redevelopment, was presented the prestigious 4-Star Rating for excellence in sustainable building practices in design and construction.
