Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, 9/20 – 9/22
HDR to Design $200 Million Outpatient and Research Facility
OAK PARK, Ill. — Advocate Christ Medical Center has selected HDR Architects to design its new nine-story outpatient care and research pavilion on its Oak Park, Ill. campus. The $202 million ambulatory facility will help streamline outpatient services across the hospital and consolidate most of the institutes on the campus.
Groundbreaking for N. California Cancer Center Addition
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — A groundbreaking ceremony for a $19 million expansion of the Fremont-Rideout Cancer Center in Marysville was held in early August by Fremont Rideout Health Care (FRHG) and UC Davis Health Center. The event represents a strong collaborative effort to provide advanced care in the communities of Marysville and Yuba City.
Upholstery
Pallas Textiles introduced five new patterns of upholstery — Gene Pool, Cell Theory, H20, Flexing Muscles and Heartbeat — in its Science Matters collection, which is tested to withstand rigorous use, according to the company. Multiple colors are available under each line.Bathtub and Shower Refinishing
Miracle Method is a proprietary resurfacing and refinishing process designed to allow health care facilities to remodel bathrooms quickly.
PROMOTION – Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo
The Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo, now in its 24th year, is the original event that brings together the entire team who designs, plans, constructs and manages healthcare facilities. The Symposium is the forum where leaders share ideas on healthcare delivery improvement and how the physical space directly impacts the staff, patients and their families.
Automated Robotic Delivery System
Aethon’s TUG robot is designed to transport medications, meals, supplies, equipment, lab specimens, linens and trash.
PROMOTION – Patient Security Systems
The Patient Security Platform from Stanley Healthcare Solutions is the only system that provides individual security to high-risk patients in all parts of the hospital. The platform consists of some of the most widely-used patient security applications, including the Hugs® system for newborn infants, the Pedz™ system for pediatric patients, and the Passport™ system for adults.
PROMOTION – Zero VOC Paint
Harmony acrylic latex paint from Sherwin-Williams is manufactured to improve indoor air quality with zero VOCs and EPA-approved anti-microbial additives to prevent mold and mildew. A low-odor formula also resists bacteria while keeping rooms fresh after painting projects are finished, according to the company.