Facilities Management

U of Texas Health San Antonio breaks ground on $70M medical center facility

University of Texas Health San Antonio broke ground Oct. 12 on a $70 million building to house a new institute for longevity and aging, according to the San Antonio Express News. By Alia Paavola - 10/18/17

New $110M Nebraska hospital to compete with CHI Health

Grand Island (Neb.) Regional Hospital's groundbreaking is set for Thursday, according to an Omaha World-Herald report. By Morgan Haefner - 10/18/17

Randall Children's Hospital earns Level I pediatric trauma center status

The American College of Surgeons verified Portland, Ore.-based Randall Children's Hospital as a Level I pediatric trauma center , according to KOIN. By Leo Vartorella - 10/17/17

Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic receives $3M donation for expansion

Marjorie Morris and G.W. Lisk Co. have committed a combined $3 million toward the expansion of Clifton Springs (N.Y.) Hospital & Clinic, according to the Finger Lake Times. By Leo Vartorella - 10/17/17

Premier Health, Ohio hospice partner to build $10M facility

Dayton, Ohio-based Premier Health and Ohio's Hospice of Dayton are partnering to create a new healthcare center — Pure Healthcare — to serve patients with serious and chronic diseases, according to the Dayton Business Journal. By Alia Paavola - 10/17/17

Orlando Health seeks approval for $90M hospital tower

Orlando (Fla.) Health is seeking approval for its proposed $90 million, 103-bed hospital tower in Horizon West, Fla., according to the Orlando Business Journal. By Alia Paavola - 10/17/17

Aramark to acquire Avendra, AmeriPride in 2 deals worth combined $2.35B

The food services company Aramark Corp. will purchase Avendra and AmeriPride through two separate deals worth a total of $2.35 billion dollars. By Mackenzie Bean - 10/16/17

Lurie Children's Hospital seeks state OK for 24 more ICU beds

Chicago-based Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital is seeking approval from Illinois regulators for 24 more intensive care unit beds for children with cancer and blood disorders, according to the Chicago Tribune. By Alia Paavola - 10/16/17

Phoenix Children's Hospital unveils new laboratory facility

Phoenix Children's Hospital unveiled its brand-new laboratory facility that combines the hospital's 10 once-separated labs under one roof, according to ABC 15. By Alia Paavola - 10/16/17

Minnesota's Northshore Health to complete $24.5M expansion project

Grand Marais, Minn.-based Northshore Health Hospital and Care Center will soon complete its $24.5 million expansion and renovation project, according to the Business North. By Alia Paavola - 10/16/17

7 hospitals planning facility upgrades, expansions

The following hospitals announced or completed plans in the last week to expand, upgrade or renovate their facilities. By Morgan Haefner - 10/12/17

Vermont Hospital to begin $22M expansion after state approval

Brattleboro (Vt.) Memorial Hospital will begin a $22.7 million expansion project after Vermont regulators approved the proposal, according to the Brattleboro Reformer. By Alia Paavola - 10/12/17

Rush Oak Park Hospital wins approval for $30M ER expansion

Rush Oak Park (Ill.) Hospital will begin a $30 million emergency room expansion after winning approval from the Oak Park village officials Oct. 2, according to the Chicago Tribune. By Alia Paavola - 10/11/17

Phoenix Children's prepares to open new Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

Phoenix Children's Hospital will open its new Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders later this month. By Kelly Gooch - 10/10/17

Cleveland Clinic, Select Medical JV opens Ohio rehabilitation hospital

Cleveland Clinic, through a joint venture with Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based Select Medical, opened 60-bed Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation Hospital, Beachwood (Ohio), Oct. 10. By Alyssa Rege - 10/10/17

Terre Haute Regional Hospital verified as Level II trauma center

Terre Haute (Ind.) Regional Hospital has been certified as a Level II trauma center by the American College of Surgeons, according to the Tribune Star. By Leo Vartorella - 10/10/17

Health systems: Implement a strategic plan to improve your radiology service line

As the healthcare industry transitions to value-based care, hospitals and health systems are facing cost pressure while simultaneously trying to change their strategy and innovate. By Ayla Ellison - 10/9/17

Planned Parenthood to open a new abortion clinic in Wisconsin

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin will open a new $8 million abortion clinic in Milwaukee this week, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. By Alia Paavola - 10/9/17

Spectrum Health opens cardiovascular training center

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Spectrum Health opened a 2,700-square-foot cardiac simulation and education center Oct. 2, according to MLive. By Alia Paavola - 10/9/17

Winner Regional Healthcare Center breaks ground on $23M hospital project

Winner (S.D.) Regional Healthcare Center broke ground on a $23 million hospital expansion Thursday, according to The Daily Republic. By Alia Paavola - 10/5/17

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