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  • Why Parking Structures Matter in Healthcare Design April 1, 2026
  • Harris County, Texas, OKs Eminent Domain Step for Ben Taub Hospital Expansion March 31, 2026
  • Raun Love Brings Design Side, Owner Side Experience to DesignGroup Indianapolis March 30, 2026
  • Science-Based Lighting System March 27, 2026
  • Starling Johnson to Chair SMHA Board of Directors March 26, 2026
  • Medical Outpatient Building Report Highlights Aging Demographics, Limited New Facility Supply March 25, 2026
  • Modern Behavioral Health Design Expanding Towards Patient Visibility, Staff Protection, Access to Nature, Physical Activity March 24, 2026
  • Cutting-Edge Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit Unveiled at SSM Health in St. Louis March 23, 2026
  • Chip DeShields Brings 30 Years of Strategic Planning and Building Client Relationships to Goodwyn Mills Cawood March 17, 2026
  • Planning for Power: Why Hospital Resilience Must Begin Long Before the Lights Go Out March 17, 2026

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Meridian Health’s Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) 26 bed Center for Living in Perth Amboyserves adults, providing both geriatric psychiatric care and dual diagnosis (psychiatry/addiction) services. This two-project, multi-phase expansion has also improved facility workflow, enabling them to accommodate more patients.
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Best Practices in Lighting and HVAC for Behavioral Health Facilities

3 months ago3 months ago8 mins

Offering patients autonomy in their surroundings – like the ability to control lighting, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems – may help regulate their sleep, which could reduce stress levels. 

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Photo: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) strengthen resilience by delivering instant backup power, bridging the gap between utility loss and generator start while protecting sensitive equipment from voltage drops. | Photo Credit (all): Courtesy of Stryten Energy
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The Energy Resilience Challenge: Risks and Realities for Healthcare

4 months ago4 months ago7 mins

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) strengthen energy resilience by delivering instant backup power, bridging the gap between utility loss and generator start while protecting sensitive equipment from voltage drops.

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The JPS Health Network Medical Office Building project in Fort Worth utilized a 4-foot modular framework across interior and exterior designs.
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Modular and Prefabricated Design, Part II: The New Mainstream for Health Systems 

4 months ago4 months ago9 mins

One approach that has gained significant traction in meeting all three goals is modular and prefabricated construction, a delivery method that is rapidly becoming mainstream for healthcare facilities nationwide. 

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Instead of waiting for paperwork or manual routing, technicians can respond to alerts instantly, scan equipment barcodes to access service history and update tasks in real time.
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How Integrated CMMS and EAM Systems Are Safeguarding Patients and Simplifying Compliance

4 months ago7 mins

Integrated CMMS and EAM systems combine asset health data, accurate documentation and smart alerts to detect issues early, preventing them from escalating into critical events.

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NCCHC 2026 Standards
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NCCHC’s 2026 Standards Strengthen Safety, Coordination and Risk Reduction in Correctional Healthcare

4 months ago4 months ago8 mins

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) has released the 2026 Standards for Health Services in Jails and Prisons and Standards for Mental Health Services in Correctional Facilities, setting new benchmarks for safe, effective and coordinated care in correctional environments.

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The main entrance facade of Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, provides a welcoming and accessible entry point for patients and visitors.
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What CON Reform Means for the Future of Healthcare Design

4 months ago13 mins

Certificate of Need (CON) laws are regulations that require healthcare facilities to obtain state approval before expanding their practices, such as building new facilities, adding to existing facilities and offering certain services.

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Healthcare renovations or projects come with inherent tensions—balancing patient care, efficiency, and financial constraints.
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Spelling Out a Renovation, Part II: How Better Communication Creates Better Projects

4 months ago4 months ago9 mins

The key to a successful renovation isn’t just experience and technical expertise—it’s about fostering open communication and aligning all stakeholders under a shared vision.

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Healthcare renovations demand a delicate balance of communication, budget alignment, space optimization, and time management.
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Spelling Out a Renovation, Part I: How Better Communication Creates Better Projects

4 months ago4 months ago10 mins

Healthcare renovations or projects come with inherent tensions—balancing patient care, efficiency, and financial constraints.

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MyMichigan Health Cancer Center exterior
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A Unified Center of Care for Cancer Patients at MyMichigan Health

4 months ago9 mins

When MyMichigan Health set out to provide a comprehensive cancer center for patients across central Michigan, healthcare leaders faced a challenge with their existing facilities on the Midland, Mich., campus.

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CHI Immanuel Family Health Clinic in Omaha, Nebraska, exterior
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Modular and Prefabricated Design Part I: The New Mainstream for Health Systems

4 months ago10 mins

Modular and prefabricated construction is rapidly becoming mainstream for healthcare facilities nationwide.

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