By Tasha Hughes Beebe Healthcare, the largest employer in Sussex County, Del., serves the community with a comprehensive array of medical services ranging from walk-in clinics to specialized care in cardiology, oncology, and orthopedics. With a rich legacy dating back to 1916, Beebe Healthcare boasts a 210-bed facility in Lewes that consistently ranks in the top 5% for patient satisfaction nationwide. A caregiver uses The Grabber tool to remove the hookless disposable curtains in seconds. Driving their commitment to superior patient outcomes, Beebe Healthcare made a pivotal shift from traditio ..read more

Encore has expanded its acclaimed Mayland seating collection with the addition of wood frame options. Designed by the duo Andrew Gower and Paul Woolf Boettiger of Gower + Woolf, this extension further enhances the product series’ adaptability and appeal across a myriad of environments. Building upon the success of the original metal frame guest and lounge seating collection, the addition of a wood frame brings a new dimension to Mayland’s offering. Each piece in the product family reflects elegance and flair, making it a solid choice for diverse settings ranging from corporate offices and heal ..read more

Gresham Smith, a highly established national architecture and engineering firm, announced recently that Project Executive Corie Baker, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, has been selected as the Market Vice President (MVP) of the firm’s Healthcare market, which encompasses more than 180 employees across the country. Baker brings nearly two decades of healthcare experience to the position. Since joining Gresham Smith in 2012, she has led teams and projects, managed client relationships, provided strategic direction and business development strategies, and overseen quality assu ..read more

By HCO Staff ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Lawrence Group recently employed its design expertise to envision a new $34 million Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis City. The new 76,000-square-foot, four-story Grove Ronald McDonald House is under construction at 4321 Chouteau Ave. in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood and will replace a pair of older Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of St. Louis locations on Park Avenue and West Pine to expand the organization’s capacity to serve about 450 more families each year (40% more than current capacity). Ronald McDonald Houses are known throughout the world a ..read more

By HCO Staff TAMPA, Fla.—JE Dunn Construction’s Tampa office has seen significant growth in its healthcare operations. Seven notable projects have recently completed, or are now underway, within the state of Florida. In Tampa, the organization recently met a major milestone at the new Tampa General Hospital Behavioral Health Hospital’s topping out ceremony. This is one of three behavioral health hospitals that JE Dunn Tampa is building. JE Dunn’s additional healthcare projects currently include: HCA Gulf Coast Dietary Expansion & Renovation HCA Orange Park Rehab Hospital LifePoint Jackson ..read more

UK HealthCare recently announced the appointment of Katie Dickens in the role of chief digital and information officer (CDIO). Dickens will report directly to Brian Nichols, enterprise chief information officer of UK. Dickens will have responsibility for leadership and oversight of the UK HealthCare Information Technology team, serving as chief strategist for information technology planning and implementation within UK HealthCare, as well as a change agent for digital health technologies. As CDIO, she will oversee Health Information Management (HIM), the chief nursing information officer and c ..read more

The Horton Series 9900 EasyFlow® Revolving Door, which features an innovative Power-Assisted Home Positioning System known as RTQP (Return-to-Quarter-Point), is now available in larger 9- and 10-foot diameters for improved pedestrian accessibility and comfort. The EasyFlow 9900 Revolver is a unique manual door with the intelligence to return to the sealed, “home” position after every use, creating an air lock that minimizes air infiltration and maximizes energy savings. Thanks to the expanded line up, the EasyFlow with RTQP is available in 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10-foot diameters for maximum design fl ..read more

By Beverley Spencer In the ever-changing realm of healthcare, acute care facilities are undergoing a substantial transformation, gravitating towards more adaptable and resilient spaces that center more holistically on human needs. With the pulse of progress quickening, this evolving design ideology places a heightened emphasis on improving both patient and provider experiences, all while grappling with the challenges associated with the expansion of healthcare infrastructure. The integration of cutting-edge technology, seamlessly woven into the fabric of interior architectural innovation, hera ..read more

KAI announces the hiring of Lydie Mizele as Engineering Design Manager in the Engineering Group at its Dallas-Fort Worth office. Mizele has more than 14 years of industry experience in all aspects of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and energy calculation design. Her extensive portfolio includes retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, government and renovation projects, including the $3 million renovation of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB in Bedford, Texas; construction of Tanger Outlets in Fort Worth, Texas; and multiple CVS Pharmacy, 7-Eleven and Planet Fitne ..read more

Circadian Sky, Innerscene’s newest innovation, is a cutting-edge artificial skylight and window solution designed to bring the dynamic beauty of natural skies into indoor spaces affordably. With its capability to simulate endless clear blue skies and mesmerizing sunsets, this product stands out by offering an illusion of depth through the appearance of a double pane window, enhancing any room’s aesthetic with multiple surface reflections while maintaining privacy. Whether it’s an office, healthcare environment or other space, Innerscene can enhance the occupants’ experience by providing a visu ..read more