The American Cancer Society estimates there will be over 1,900,000 new cancer cases in 2023. To support patients as they undergo treatments, facilities such as the new Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center specialize in oncology services and provide accessible, expert cancer care. Located at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA, the newly renovated 92,000 sq.-ft. center will offer more support for residents in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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Located at the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA, The Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Cancer Center (HCC) provides accessible, expert cancer care for the nearly one million residents of Northeast Pennsylvania. Due to an above-average rate of positive diagnoses and anticipated future volume, Geisinger identified a need to increase access to a broader range of Oncology services. Originally designed and conceptualized by FCA, Geisinger once again engaged the leading architecture, design, and planning firm to implement an addition that would accommodate future growth of both volume and services.

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Everyone is hearing the word “Metaverse” and for most, including myself, we have a very limited knowledge of what it fully means or could be, and that’s mostly by design. Just as soon as this piece is completed, many more angles and applications changing this innovative world will have come to life.

From the design side of healthcare facilities, the metaverse and digital twins are generating a great deal of interest and experimentation. These emerging technologies enable designers to replicate facilities in different locations with limited disruption. Meanwhile, these new technologies also allow for a more hands-on approach from hospital officials. With digital renderings, healthcare facilities managers can interact more, suggest enhancements and see the changes in real-time.

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Former FCA president John Campbell and his successor spoke to the Business Journal about the change in leadership, where the firm is headed, and what challenges it faces.

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Seeking to gain a deeper understanding of what the healthcare industry was facing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the key design issues associated with the challenges faced, FCA conducted a series of client interviews.

This series of interviews took place over a five-month period with 15 key stakeholders from six Northeast healthcare institutions, both urban and suburban, to understand the major takeaways and overall impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare industry.

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Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Old Bridge, N.J. To meet the evolving needs of the local community and broaden its emergency services and overall capacity, the organization enlisted Philadelphia and New York-based architecture and design firm FCA to expand the existing campus and implement a new emergency department (ED).

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To address growing patient volumes, the Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center in Old Bridge, New Jersey, will debut an expanded emergency department with additional treatment rooms in early 2022. To modernize the current campus and optimize the existing 25,000-square-foot emergency department, Hackensack Meridian turned to architecture and design firm FCA to expand their campus.

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FCA, an architecture, planning, and interior design firm, announced that ten team members have recently been named shareholders including: Joe Doherty, Dana Eddowes, Steven Stainbrook, Christopher Marotto, James Hammond, Charles Hemphill, Stephen Jouflas, Elena Casacio-Kotsur, Beverley Spencer, and Denis Kovalich. The announcement follows the firm’s recent rebrand and reinforces the organization’s commitment to supporting the professional growth of its employees.

“FCA is proud to solidify the well-deserved position and promising future of these leaders within our organization,” says John Campbell, President of FCA. “This is a committed group of individuals who have made a remarkable impact on our firm and I look forward to witnessing their continued growth and dedication.”

FCA has acquired legacy firm Fred M. Humphrey & Associates.

Originally founded in 1954, FCA opened its Orlando, Florida office in September of 2019, focusing on healthcare after following clients in the medical field from the northeast region. The acquisition of Fred M. Humphrey & Associates will bring a depth of experience and a new level of service to the firm’s legacy clients. The consolidation of knowledge between these organizations will enable FCA to continue serving existing clients within the healthcare space while supporting the firm’s plans for growth both regionally and within the S&T, workplace, and education sectors.

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