FKP Architects of Houston announced that Jon Franklin has rejoined the firm as senior vice president and senior architect. He will manage FKP’s team that is producing construction documents for the shell and core of the new $506 million Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Tower E expansion, a 19-story critical care addition that will house the relocated Texas Children’s Heart Center.
The Health Care Institute (HCI) appointed Walt Vernon, CEO of Mazzetti, to its board of directors. Vernon brings to this new role more than 30 years of experience working with health care clients of all sizes around the world to plan, design and operate their facilities. In addition to his work with Mazzetti, a national consulting and engineering firm headquartered in San Francisco, Vernon has served with a number of other industry organizations.
Lauren Innovations announces the launch of NaviGate Emergency, a cloud-based crisis preparedness and compliance system designed specifically for health care organizations. Available 24/7 from any Internet-enabled device, the innovative system efficiently aids hospitals, health systems and other health care organizations with meeting regulatory compliance mandates, while improving efficiencies related to overall safety, security and facilities management.
Alto-Shaam heated holding equipment is a virtual time machine. Gentle Halo Heat keeps items hot, succulent and ready for hours. Food retains its natural moisture without the drying effects of fans or added humidity.
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The City of Camarillo Planning Commission gave St. John’s Pleasant Valley Hospital the go-ahead on May 11 to proceed with the design and construction of the hospital’s new addition and modernization.
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — UnityPoint Health-Trinity recently opened an expansion of its Heart Center and Emergency Department (ED) in Rock Island.
NEW YORK — A majority of U.S. hospitals excel in common surgical procedures such as heart bypass, hip replacement and knee replacement, according to analysis from New York-based U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News revealed the results of its new Best Hospitals for Common Care ratings on May 20. The ratings cover nearly every hospital in the country and evaluate each one in five common surgical procedures and medical conditions that account for millions of hospitalizations each year.
HDR of Omaha, Neb., announced that Jill Bergman, AIA, ACHA, EDAC, LEED AP, has joined the company as a health care principal and vice president in the San Francisco office. In her new role, she will be working with the Northern California team on project leadership with business development responsibilities. Bergman has an added focus on facility information management.
Mystaire’s MY-PCR Prep workstations provide the molecular biology laboratory technician with a “personal cleanroom” for use in the amplification of DNA and RNA. Between amplifications, My-PCR Prep can be irritated with shortwave UV energy to denature potential contaminates and eliminate their ability to be amplified. The main chamber of MY-PCR Prep is constructed from a continuous piece of polycarbonate to prevent UV light from escaping the chamber during irritation.
BARTONSVILLE, Pa.— St. Luke’s University Health Network broke ground on the new St. Luke’s Hospital-Monroe Campus in Bartonsville. This will be the first new hospital in Monroe County in 100 years.
