Orlando firm to design med school
Orlando-based firm Baker Barrios Architects has taken on the design of the new, 325,000-square-foot Nova Southeastern University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Clearwater, which is backed by a $200 million commitment from entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Kiran Patel.
The firm has designed two other osteopathic schools in the past decade, but this building, which is shaped like a large curve and located on a lush peninsula, is proving to be unique.
Technology is heavily integrated into every aspect of the three-story building, including the morgue, which uses simulation technology.
It’s also the firm’s premier education project so far, said Wayne Dunkelberger, principal and creative director of design for Barker Barrios.
The school is expected to open in two years. from Lakeland Regional will be appointed to the board of directors at Orlando Health. Lakeland Regional president and CEO Elaine Thompson will report to both boards.
has issued the number of new hospital beds and facilities needed across Florida for the second cycle of certificate of need applications this year. District 3, which includes Lake County, has a need for 12 medical rehabilitation beds. District 7, which includes Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties is projected to need nine Level 3 NICU beds.
There’s no need for child, adolescent or adult psychiatric beds statewide. has selected 10 young companies to participate in Health+Accel, a program and pitch competition for ventures focused on aging issues, planned for Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 at GuideWell Innovation CoRE in Lake Nona Medical City. The companies include AgeWell Global of Washington, D.C.; BLUEWAVE of Gainesville; Catalia Health and Tending of San Francisco; Kaizen Health and Neurocern of Chicago; Pillo Health of Boston; The Helper Bees and UnaliWear of Austin, Texas; and WebPsychology of Centennial, Colo.
,a free clinic in Orlando, has received the Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance. The significant recognition, particularly for a free clinic, shows that the practice embodies the characteristics of a medical home and uses teamwork and information technology to improve care and reduce costs.
awarded $75,000 to
a chain of federally-qualified health centers in Central Florida. The grant is aimed at education, outreach and a community event for free breast exams on Oct. 18. The award is part of the National Football League’s Crucial Catch initiative.
has won Florida Hospital Association’s Quality & Patient Safety award for its sepsis scoring program.