Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana Location Announced

Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana Location Announced

Construction is scheduled to be completed in early 2026 with an opening later that year. Ochsner Lafayette General and Oceans Healthcare announced the location of the partners’ new behavioral health hospital, Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana. The hospital, located at 310 Youngsville Highway, is currently under construction and will include inpatient services for adolescents, adults and…

Why managing culture is critical for value creation in M&A

Why managing culture is critical for value creation in M&A

An organization’s culture—or the common set of behaviors, mindsets, and beliefs that shape how people work and interact—is a driving force for its success. In companies with strong cultures, employees at all levels understand the business’s mission and purpose, how decisions are made, how performance is measured, and individuals’ roles in achieving critical organizational objectives….

US healthcare: Navigating through the headwinds

US healthcare: Navigating through the headwinds

A challenging environment When it comes to headline transactions and market-moving M&A, the healthcare industry may not immediately come to mind. But in the United States—as in many economies around the world—healthcare is a dynamo. In 2024, US healthcare deal activity continued to slow after its peak in 2021, with total deals declining roughly 30…

Dealmaking through challenges: Lessons from the automotive industry

Dealmaking through challenges: Lessons from the automotive industry

There has always been an elemental symmetry to M&A: A seller concludes that a business or asset does not fit its enterprise portfolio, and a natural buyer recognizes that the same target is a strategic match. Put simply, there’s a buyer for every seller, or so the logic goes. However, the ideal does not always…

BCIT undertakes campus infrastructure renewal

BCIT undertakes campus infrastructure renewal

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is beginning a major revitalization project on the south side of its Burnaby Campus. The BCIT South Campus Infrastructure Renewal project (SCIR) provides a unique opportunity to enhance public spaces, improve accessibility, and create a more vibrant and inclusive campus environment. It will also upgrade aging infrastructure to…

New Lions Gate Hospital tower set to open

New Lions Gate Hospital tower set to open

The new, modern acute care tower at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver is set to open on March 9, 2025. The new six-storey tower is named after local philanthropist and businessperson Paul Myers. It has eight state-of-the-art operating rooms with a new medical device reprocessing department, as well as a pre-operative and post-operative care area,…