But proposals in Germantown, Clarksburg are stacked against each other due to proximity(Gazette.net) — The Maryland Health Care Commission has put the proposals of Holy Cross Hospital to build a new hospital in Germantown and Adventist HealthCare for a new hospital in Clarksburg on the same docket so it can do a parallel comparison.Putting the two on the docket starts the formal review process of the applications from the two hospital organizations, said Pamela Barclay, director of the state commission’s Center for Hospital Services.
Author: Chris Schmidt
September 8 — After more than a month of testing equipment and training staff, Mercy Medical Center – West Lakes opened today as West Des Moines’ first full-service community hospital.Located at 1601 60th Street, Mercy West Lakes opened at 12:01 a.m. following the closure of Mercy Capitol just before midnight on Sept. 7.Residents wasted little time in trying out the care delivered by the hospital’s board-certified physicians, nurses and staff. Mercy West Lakes’ first patient was treated in the Emergency Room at 12:22 a.m. for a sprained ankle. The patient, who was a West Des Moines resident, indicated knowing she…
BRISTOL, Va. and BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 8 — Wellmont Health System and HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) today announced that a joint venture entity formed by the two parties has been awarded a certificate of public need (COPN) to open a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bristol, Va. The 25-bed hospital will enable more patients in Bristol and throughout Southwest Virginia to have access to comprehensive, high-quality rehabilitative services.
Taxpayers will reap benefits of lower interest rateDallas County Hospital District (dba Parkland Health & Hospital System) successfully completed the sale of $705 million of bonds August 26. Taxpayers will realize more than $120 million in savings from the financial strategies that Parkland employed to take advantage of Build America Bonds provided through The American Recovery Act.”The sale moved quickly and we did extremely well. Two AAA ratings, the financial strength and support of Dallas County, defrosting of the credit markets and great sales execution allowed us a significant interest rate advantage, affording us a low interest rate that will…
Annapolis, MD—BOMI (Building Owners and Managers Institute) International announced today that its Energy Management and Controls class has been approved by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). With the acceptance of this course, BOMI becomes an approved USGBC Education Provider. Education Providers are third-party organizations offering the highest-quality education that has been peer reviewed and endorsed by USGBC. Jeffrey A. Horn, BOMI’s president and CEO, said “USGBC’s approval is major recognition for one of our important technical courses. We are proud of this course and gratified that USGBC recognizes its value in fostering sustainability and promoting efficient energy management practices.”
DAYTON, OHIO — On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Good Samaritan Hospital opened the doors of Dayton’s largest cardiovascular facility, while also celebrating the hospital’s 50 years of innovation in heart and vascular care. Building on the legacy of leadership from Good Samaritan and Dayton Heart & Vascular Hospital, the new facility – Dayton Heart & Vascular Hospital at Good Samaritan – features 125,000 square feet of private patient rooms, operating suites, catheterization labs and diagnostic testing areas, with its own lobby and free parking area.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sept. 1 — St. Anthony’s Hospital has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) prestigious ENERGY STAR, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection. St. Anthony’s is the first hospital in Florida and one of only 86 hospitals in the nation to achieve this recognition. Buildings that receive the EPA’s ENERGY STAR designation reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy-efficient specifications set by the government.
PASADENA, Calif. — Sept. 1 — Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract from the City and County of San Francisco, Calif., to provide construction management services for the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center Rebuild Program.The rebuild was approved by San Francisco voters in November 2008. They authorized the City and County to finance the project with $887.4 million general obligation bonds.
MONROE, Mich. — Aug. 31 — Two hospital systems and one comprehensive cancer center are joining forces to bring world-renowned cancer services to Monroe, Michigan. Mercy Memorial Hospital System of Monroe (MMHS), ProMedica Health System of Toledo, and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit have announced a joint venture agreement which will bring innovative, state-of-the-science cancer care to Monroe and the surrounding communities. Each of the health institutions will be equal partners in the joint venture. The agreement, forming the company Monroe Cancer Center, LLC, was recently approved by each organization’s executive leadership. A groundbreaking for the new…
