Passive Optical LAN Helps Hospitals with Network Performance
ROANOKE, Va. — Hospital networks around the world are becoming progressively choked by the integration of bandwidth-hungry Internet-based applications.
St. Jude Opens Research and Care Center
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital officially opened the Kay Research and Care Center on the St. Jude campus in Memphis.
Children’s Hospital Named for Nicklaus Family
MIAMI — Miami Children’s Health System has teamed with the Nicklaus Children’s Health Foundation to build the hospital’s Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion, and will change the name of the main hospital to the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Jack Nicklaus, professional golfer and philanthropist, together with his wife Barbara Nicklaus, launched the Nicklaus Children’s Health Foundation in 2004, and have just announced its $60 million pledge to the Miami Children’s Health System.
New Children’s Hospital Opens in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Ala. — Construction on Memphis’ new multimillion-dollar Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital wrapped up in late January. The centerpiece of the new facility, a $14.1 million, 10-room, 17,000-square-foot emergency department, began accepting patients on Jan. 28. The hospital expects to see upwards of 7,300 patients in its first year.
Hospitals Honored for Charitable Services
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Six hospital programs were named Programs of Promise by Jackson Healthcare of Alpharetta, which sponsors awards honoring hospitals that aim to improve the health of local communities.
Each hospital program was awarded $2,500 through the Hospital Charitable Services Awards, which is sponsored by Jackson Healthcare. This year’s six Programs of Promise were selected from a pool of 208 nominees. Each nominee had to demonstrate excellence in five criteria areas: community impact, innovation, collaboration, transferability and best practice.
Generator
Atlas Copco released its new QAS 25 generator, which is equipped with an Isuzu 4LE engine and a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst to achieve Tier 4 final emission levels. The QAS 25 generator is ideal for heavy-duty use in several industries, including rental, oil, and gas and construction. It is also an exceptional option for powering events. It can be used for prime or standby power and is designed to withstand the rigor of demanding use in the field.
Wesley Medical Plans New Children’s Hospital
WICHITA, Kan. — A new $28 million dedicated children’s hospital will help Wesley Medical Center in Wichita expand its children’s services and inpatient pediatric areas.
Winthrop University Hospital Opens Research Center
MINEOLA, N.Y. — Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola recently celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of its new research and academic center. The ceremony was held on Feb. 5.
Next Generation Healthcare Facilities Summit Starts Feb. 23
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Health care professionals, engineers and architects will gather in Santa Monica to network and discuss more than $1 billion in health care facility construction projects.
The Next Generation Healthcare Facilities Summit will take place Feb. 23 – 25. This is the second year for the event.