by HCD Guest Author | May 28, 2025 | Trends
Behavioral health facility design requires a distinct approach that considers the unique needs of patients who might be navigating heightened emotional, psychological, or sensory sensitivities. Health systems have come to recognize the importance of thoughtful design...
by Tracey Walker | May 27, 2025 | News
Nonprofit Prisma Health (Easley, S.C.) broke ground on a new $138 million behavioral health hospital, in Easley, according to a Prisma Health press release. Situated on 46 acres, the 3-story, 134,621-square-foot hospital will house 112 beds and a wellness center....
by Tracey Walker | May 27, 2025 | News
Nonprofit behavioral healthcare agency The Crossroads Center (Cincinnati) is planning a new mental health and addiction recovery center in Cincinnati, according to the website wcpo.com. The new 29,000-square-foot facility will include 26 inpatient beds and mental...
by Robert McCune | May 26, 2025 | News
Nutex Health (Houston) is renovating the former Nix Hospital into a new microhospital in San Antonio, Texas, according to mysanantonio.com. Slated for completion before the end of the year, the project includes eight ED beds and 14 inpatient beds, a full imaging...
by Tracey Walker | May 26, 2025 | Trends
New seating products for healthcare facilities Healthcare seating plays an essential role in both patient comfort and overall care experiences. With advancements in design, today’s seating options for healthcare facilities offer solutions that prioritize relaxation,...
by Robert McCune | May 26, 2025 | News
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital opened an expanded emergency department (ED) in Roanoke, Va., according to virginiabusiness.com. The expansion includes a dedicated pediatric emergency waiting area, five trauma bays including one dedicated to pediatric patients, an...
by Robert McCune | May 23, 2025 | News
Penn Medicine (Philadelphia) celebrated the opening of the newly dedicated Gorsky Heart & Vascular Suite, which also includes a new universal hybrid operating room (OR), in at Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown, Pa., according to a news release. The project also...
by Robert McCune | May 23, 2025 | News
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (Columbus, Ohio) is set to open in 2026 a new inpatient tower to its campus in Columbus, according to a news release. The 1.9-million-square-foot 26-story tower will house 820 private patient rooms with 9-foot windows and...
by Elana Ben-Tor | May 22, 2025 | Featured Firms Projects
Patients enter the building through an art gallery wrapped in glass, providing visibility to the street and drop-off/pick-up area. Photo: ©2024 Chad Baumer Photography Upon stepping off the elevator, patients are greeted as they arrive for their appointment. Photo:...
by Robert McCune | May 22, 2025 | News
A new state hospital for behavioral health is being planned in Bismarck, N.D., according to kfyrtv.com. The $300 million replacement hospital will house 140 beds and is anticipated to begin construction this summer. It will be located adjacent to the James River...
