UTICA, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo allocated $300 million to health care integration in Oneida County in his proposed budget. This funding would allow a proposed Utica-area hospital to become a reality. The health system also is applying for another $100 million through a state program using savings from Medicaid to redesign New York’s health care system and improve care for Medicaid patients.
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa (UI) officials announced earlier this month that the $292 million UI Children’s Hospital remains on track for a late summer 2016 opening, despite challenging winter weather and a dearth of skilled laborers in the area. Word on whether or not the project will be completed under budget will become available later this month.
Dr. Jeff Sperring has been appointed as the next CEO at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Sperring currently serves as president and CEO of Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. Starting in early May, he’ll replace Dr. Thomas Hansen, who will retire as CEO after 10 years of service but continue to serve as an investigator in the Seattle Children’s Research Institute.
Steven Steinberg, AIA, has joined HGA as an associate vice president and health care principal directing new business development and client relations. He most recently worked with Ratcliff Architects in Emeryville, Calif., as a principal and co-leader of the health care practice. Steinberg has a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y., and a Bachelor of Arts from Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y.
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TORONTO, Ontario — Two projects from PCL Constructors Canada have achieved LEED Silver certification through the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
ROYAL OAK, Mich. — Construction has begun on a new Proton Therapy Center at Beaumont Hospital’s Cancer Institute in Royal Oak. Proton therapy is a newer, high-tech alternative to treating certain cancers.
GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — Lakeshore-based North Ottawa Community Health System (NOCHS) announced on March 5 a $2.5 million capital campaign to fund construction of a 15,500-square-foot project that includes an addition and renovation of its existing emergency room.
The project being funded by the “Pulse” capital campaign aims to achieve a triple bottom line: better, more efficient care for true emergencies; improved population health for the community; and provide more affordable care.
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will begin construction this year on a $78 million expansion that will nearly double the size of patient rooms, operating rooms and emergency rooms.
“Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel was originally designed with the ability to grow with the needs of the community,” said Chief Medical Officer Robert Rosequist in a statement. “Since opening less than three years ago, the hospital has experienced extremely high volumes of patients seeking care.”
Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) announced the promotion of TJ Morley as design practice team leader. Morley has more than 25 years experience in award-winning design. As design practice leader, Morley will support design within the firm and also continue to serve clients on projects. Throughout his more than 20 years with EUA, Morley has demonstrated diverse experience as an architect, manager and lead design architect.
