The new facility will replace the 19-bed unit at WVU Medicine United Hospital Center and include 36 private patient rooms, a therapy gym, and activities of daily life suite.
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Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Breaks Ground On Pediatric ED In Stony Brook, N.Y.
The project will more than quadruple the size of the existing ED and add 20 exam rooms and two dedicated critical care bays.
NYC Health + Hospitals Adds Nature-inspired Mural At Bellevue Hospital In New York
Titled “Before There was Asphalt / Gardens are Cities,” the piece is one of more than 50 murals at NYC Health + Hospitals facilities.
Metrocare Mental Health And Disability Innovation Center, Dallas: Photo Tour
The new 10-acre Hillside Campus combines behavioral health, primary care, pharmacy operations, housing and homelessness support, and workforce education.
Shiley Eye Institute At UC San Diego, La Jolla, California: Photo Tour
The LEED Silver-certified renovation converts former laboratory space into an advanced specialty clinic with additional exam rooms, procedure spaces, and a lighting design to support patients with sight and treatment sensitivities.
HCD Interior Design Competition: Frist Health Center At Princeton University In Princeton, New Jersey
WRNS Studio blends old and new interiors at Princeton University to deliver a cohesive, inviting student health center, taking home the top award in the 2026 Interior Design Competition.
Healthcare Design Magazine Announces 2026 HCD 10 Honorees
The annual awards program celebrates outstanding leaders in healthcare design who are pushing the industry forward.
Manning Family Children’s NICU, New Orleans: First Look
Designed by Kennedy Kraft Architects, the 60-bed, Level 4 NICU translates the hospital’s music theme into a “lullaby” concept, using acoustic materials, indirect lighting, and a soundwave-inspired flooring pattern.
Kirksville Cancer Center, Kirksville, Missouri: First Look
Hannibal Regional Healthcare System’s 19,200-square-foot facility, expected to open in spring 2027, will expand access to oncology services in northeast Missouri.
Grandview Kids – The Jerry Coughlan Building, Ajax, Ontario: Photo Tour
The 100,300-square-foot facility employs vibrant color palettes, accessible design features, and playful architecture to deliver a welcoming setting for pediatric rehabilitation.
Joe C. Wen & Family Center For Advanced Care, Irvine, California: Photo Tour
The new outpatient facility, part of UCI Health’s all-electric medical campus in Irvine, blends advanced care with a design rooted in wellness and sustainability.
Healthcare Design Extends Deadline For 2026 HCD 10 Awards Nominations
The new deadline for submitting nominations to the professional recognition program is Feb. 20.
