by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
PROJECT CATEGORY New Construction (completed May 2000) CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR Daryl Melvin, CEO, (928) 737-6000 FIRMS Gresham & Beach Architects, Inc., (520) 882-0698; FKW Architects, (405) 848-2297 DESIGN TEAM James A. Gresham, FAIA, Principal, Lead Designer;...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Uncategorized
The birth of a baby is a joyous, celebrated occasion and ideally happens in a sacred or special place. While modern medicine has dramatically improved the health of mother and baby before, during and after birth, a cold, institutional setting can detract from this...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Uncategorized
The Medical Education Center (MEC) at New York Medical College was the focus of a master plan developed by Payette Associates that resolved and synthesized a number of the college’s competing needs. The four-story brick and stucco building consolidates the...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
Enriching the mind, body and spirit of its 425 residents was just one of the objectives this Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) sought to accomplish by adding a new wellness center to its 44-acre campus. The center features an expanded and more operationally...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
One always goes into a new venture with high hopes. There is no motivation in just “try it and see what happens.” You have a vision, and you know that if you do it right, you will feel highly gratified. In all honesty, though, we didn’t anticipate the success of...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Uncategorized
Operating at full capacity in one of the fastest-growing population centers in the United States, the Medical Center of Plano and owner HCA realized the need for a major expansion and renovation to the existing facility. When the original facility was built in 1974,...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
Eing a patient is just about the least amount of fun a consumer can buy. What is more stressful, frightening and emotionally draining than being a patient? As an added vulnerability, patients must relinquish control over the service exchange to a provider with a...
by HCD Guest Author | Aug 31, 2002 | Trends
Motion Chair Sauder Wedgewood Series Motion Chair provides a soothing rocking motion, making it an ideal patient room chair for Obstetrics and dementia care areas. Generous lumbar and thigh support provide noticeably superior comfort. Available in either a mid-back or...
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
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...
