by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
PROJECT CATEGORY New Construction (completed September 2001)CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR Sister JoCeal Young, Director of Mission Services, (619) 686-3888FIRM Aesthetics, Inc., (619) 683-7500DESIGN TEAM Annette Ridenour, Principal Project Lead; Diana Polkinghorne, Project...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
Designed to provide the community with treatment for urgent medical care, hospital emergency departments (EDs) have become the front door to healthcare services, accounting for up to 60% of hospital admissions. This, plus problems with security and staffing, have had...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
The existing 23,600-square-foot surgical suite at Frisbie Memorial Hospital reflected the trends of 20 years ago, when approximately 80% of the surgical cases were performed on an inpatient basis. Today, those statistics are quite different. Now 80% of the surgical...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
The existing Palliative Care Unit was located on the first floor of a 1930s structure. This facility was renovated and a new addition built in front. The Palliative Care Building is located on the shore of the Chesapeake Bay and has spectacular views. The...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
While today’s cancer centers need to accommodate new treatment technology, the treatment itself has become broad-based and truly personalized. Cancer treatment encompasses procedures that both enhance and support elements of the patient’s well-being. These...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Uncategorized
Memorial Health System and the Orthopaedic Center of Illinois (OCI) together envisioned the Koke Mill Medical Center. Besides housing OCI, the Center would be able to offer advanced medical treatment in a new Mammography Center; Outpatient Physical, Occupational and...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
PROJECT CATEGORY Single Space or Feature and Remodel/Renovation (completed April 2001) CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR Larry Hinsdale, CEO, (704) 783-1384 FIRM FreemanWhite, Inc., (704) 523-2327 DESIGN TEAM Bruce Moore, AIA, Project Manager PHOTOGRAPHY Tim Buchman BED CAPACITY...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Uncategorized
As the largest healthcare provider in the East Valley of Metropolitan Phoenix, Desert Samaritan treats close to 45,000 patients annually, with the number growing each year. To meet demand, increase the hospital’s state-of-the-art services and gain further...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
Children’s Cancer Hospital in Cairo will be anything but typical. As a teaching facility, built and operated solely by donations, it will provide a benchmark of healthcare excellence for the children of Egypt and the Middle East, incorporating Western standards...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
Treatment of cancer patients has been characterized as requiring personalized care coupled with technology and humanity. The administration of a rigorous program of chemotherapy requires a facility that will help mitigate the stress and anxiety experienced by patients...
