Nine sessions recorded during the 2021 HCD Expo & Conference held in October in Cleveland are now available on demand. Registration to HCD On Demand is open through Jan. 31, 2022. Attendees can access AIA-approved sessions recorded at HCD, plus two bonus sessions presented by IIDA and approved for AIA and IDCEC credit. There is no cost to view the sessions. For more information and to register, go here. The post Registration Opens For HCD On Demand first appeared on healthcare

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) – Joan and Sanford I. Weill Neurosciences Building has opened as part of the UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. The six-story comprehensive neuroscience center will serve as the hub for the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences and the UCSF headquarters for the Weill Neurohub, a research collaboration with UC Berkeley (Berkley, Calif.) and the University of Washington (Seattle). The project team includes Mark Cavagnero Associates Architects (architect; San Francisco), SmithGroupJJR (architect; Detroit), healthcare

UPMC Harrisburg in Harrisburg, Pa., underwent a 20,000-square-foot renovation of its pediatrics unit. Designed by Stantec’s Philadelphia office, the new space offers positive distractions for patients, comfort for families, and efficiency for staff. The 20,000-square-foot renovation also focused on providing higher quality outcomes and improved patient and family experiences, with 11 new private and universal patient rooms allowing the flexibility to provide intensive care unit-level of care, as needed. Beyond clinical areas, the unit’s dedicated play and activity area incorporates healthcare

Interested in a career where he could help others, Eric Koffler considered nursing before deciding architecture was a better fit. During his first job, he found his passion for healthcare design. Four years ago he joined NBBJ, where he’s been involved in a variety of hospital projects. Outside the office, he’s been busy building an impressive board game collection. What drew you to a career in healthcare design? After graduating with my bachelor’s degree in architecture, I took a year healthcare

The General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital held a topping-out ceremony in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Situated on 52 acres, the project will replace a 1960s-era facility. In addition to the 235,400-square-foot hospital, a 193,300-square-foot clinic, central utility plant, emergency back-up generators, five-bay ambulance garage, and helipad are also planned. Completion is slated for 2024. The project team includes JE Dunn Construction (construction; Massillon, Ohio). The post Army Hospital Tops Out In Missouri first appeared on HCD Magazine. healthcare