Capital

Nine donations have recently been made to healthcare organizations to support nurses, build facilities and improve care. Becker's has reported on the following since Feb. 15:

Four donations have been made to hospitals in the last month to support new facilities and expansions, as reported on by Becker's.

Eight hospital construction projects have been announced, advanced or completed in the last week, as reported by Becker's.

Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare is investing $70 million to build a new hospital in West Louisville, the area's first in over 100 years.

Officials broke ground on a $162.5 million emergency department and intensive care unit expansion at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith (Ark.) on Feb. 22.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health Union West opened to the public Feb. 23 and includes 40 licensed beds and a 24/7 emergency department.

Valdosta-based South Georgia Medical Center is planning a $125 million expansion, which includes a tower dedicated to the care of women and infants.

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic will invest $785 million to build a hospital in Wisconsin and expand hospitals in Minnesota and Florida.

Browns Mills, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center held a ceremonial groundbreaking Feb. 21 on its $108 million expansion and renovation, which coincides with the hospital's 100th anniversary.

Citing a changed healthcare landscape, Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health will add 32 intensive care unit beds to its Vision Northland hospital project.