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  Allina Health will serve patients with expanded care offerings and provide coordinated care in the Twin Cities south metro through the opening of its new Lakeville Specialty Center. The 100,000-square-foot center includes more than 10 specialty services, including heart care, dermatology, orthopedics, women’s health and more. Patients can find peace of mind when unexpected…

  In 2023, it was revealed that over 600 rural hospitals – representing 30 percent of the hospitals in the country – were at risk of closing due to financial distress. Hospitals facing closure have seen a drop in patient services in recent years as health insurance plans often will not pay the cost of…

For Canada to meet its target of building 5.1 million homes in the next twelve years, cutting-edge tools and strategies are needed imminently to ensure housing affordability, scalability, climate compatibility, and resilience are achieved along the way. Apartments, in particular, face numerous obstacles stifling their development. According to the panelists speaking on housing labour and…

The diagnostic and treatment centre at the new Cowichan District Hospital has hit a milestone, reaching structural completion. The centre will house outpatient and diagnostic-care services, including an emergency department, medical imaging, ambulatory care, a pharmacy and cafeteria and will be linked to an inpatient tower through a community hall. “We are tremendously proud of…

Hurricanes can cause major property damage and interrupt business operations. So, how many of these potentially dangerous storms should facilities managers expect (and prepare for) this year? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced its outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to Nov. 30. The agency predicts a high…

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. Even those who aren’t regular consumers of energy industry news have likely come across a news report focused on how (and why) the American power grid is evolving. In the U.S., we have a…