May 2026 - HCO News

Wells, a leader in prefabricated building solutions, announced the appointment of Rob Orvis as Chief Technology Officer.

Rob Orvis Joins Wells as Chief Technology Officer

20 hours ago2 mins

Wells, a leader in prefabricated building solutions, announced the appointment of Rob Orvis as Chief Technology Officer.

Designed by QDesign, SOTARE® is a modular family of curvilinear waste and recycling receptacles which includes a 34-gallon half-elliptical unit and 2 quarter-elliptical units.

Modular Waste Receptacle

20 hours ago1 mins

Designed by QDesign, SOTARE® is a modular family of curvilinear waste and recycling receptacles which includes a 34-gallon half-elliptical unit and 2 quarter-elliptical units.

Humidification systems designed for large buildings help maintain consistent indoor humidity in healthcare environments with high air volumes and continuous operation.

Humidity Control: The Missing Layer in Healthcare Infection Prevention

2 days ago3 days ago10 mins

High air change rates, continuous HVAC operation, and aging infrastructure all make precise humidity control more difficult in real‑world operation.

The expansion represents a $227 million investment and is intended to address growing critical care needs as patient care becomes more complex and the region’s population ages.

Aspirus Breaks Ground on $227 Million Wausau Hospital Expansion; Work Expected Through 2028

3 days ago4 mins

Aspirus Wausau Hospital formally launched its expansion project May 8 with a groundbreaking ceremony that brought together leaders from Aspirus Health, design partner HGA, Miron Construction and local officials.

Project partner Gresham Smith completed architecture and engineering work for the 156-bed facility, which it described as a new flagship subsidiary hospital for UHS and part of a broader push to expand access to care in the fast-growing market.

Florida’s New Alan B. Miller Medical Center Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

4 days ago4 days ago5 mins

Universal Health Services (UHS) cut the ribbon April 29 on the Alan B. Miller Medical Center, a new hospital in Palm Beach Gardens that the company says is scheduled to open to patients this month.

The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo (HFSE) Advisory Board is a diverse group of leaders from healthcare systems, facilities, design, construction, engineering, and operations meets twice each year to guide the direction of the Symposium — once for deep strategic planning, and again mid‑year to refine priorities as industry conditions evolve.

Learning From the Field: Why Owner‑Led Case Studies Matter More Than Ever in Healthcare Facilities

5 days ago5 days ago9 mins

The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo (HFSE) Advisory Board is a diverse group of leaders from healthcare systems, facilities, design, construction, engineering, and operations meets twice each year to guide the direction of the Symposium — once for deep strategic planning, and again mid‑year to refine priorities as industry conditions evolve.

Global Drain Technologies (GDT), a North American leader in innovative drainage solutions announced the appointment of Scott Steindler, CPD, GPD, GGP, LEED-AP BD+C, FASPE, to its Business Development team.

Scott Steindler Joins Global Drain Technologies

1 week ago1 mins

Global Drain Technologies (GDT), a North American leader in innovative drainage solutions announced the appointment of Scott Steindler, CPD, GPD, GGP, LEED-AP BD+C, FASPE, to its Business Development team.

Launched in 2023, the effort includes a new patient care pavilion, added inpatient beds, expanded surgical capacity and upgrades to campus arrival and support services.

HonorHealth Completes $170 Million Deer Valley Medical Center Expansion, Adds Beds and OR Capacity

1 week ago5 mins

HonorHealth has completed work on a $170 million renovation and expansion at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, a project the nonprofit health system said is designed to increase capacity and modernize care environments for the growing north Phoenix community.

Sto Corp., a leader in building envelope solutions, announced enhancements to its High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Systems, now featuring a Level E impact-rated wall assembly designed to meet the highest performance demands for critical building applications exposed to extreme weather and multi-hazard conditions.

Impact-Rated Wall Assembly

1 week ago2 weeks ago2 mins

Sto Corp., a leader in building envelope solutions, announced enhancements to its High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Systems, now featuring a Level E impact-rated wall assembly designed to meet the highest performance demands for critical building applications exposed to extreme weather and multi-hazard conditions.

Early plans call for a new home for the PICU and NICU and an expansion of the Emergency Department to increase patient capacity and support complex pediatric needs.

Children’s Mercy to Build New Acute Care Tower at Adele Hall Campus

2 weeks ago1 week ago6 mins

Children’s Mercy is planning a new acute care tower at its Adele Hall campus in downtown Kansas City, Mo., citing rising demand for highly specialized pediatric care and tightening pediatric capacity at general hospitals.