New California hospital harnesses Seabiscuit connection

Adventist Health replaces outdated facility with larger, modern Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital


The new $64 million Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits, Calif., — named for the son of the owner of horse-racing legend Seabiscuit — replaced an outdated facility built in 1927, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.

Statues of Seabiscuit and its owner Charles Howard at the facility's reflect the hospital's history.

The new 74,100-square-foot, two-story hospital includes 25 private inpatient rooms and incorporates the latest technology in healthcare design. It also features a community garden, a farm-to-fork organic restaurant and a helipad.

The facility also features skylights illuminated with LED images that can be configured with cloud formations, blue skies, wildlife, trees and other images of the four seasons in various spaces throughout the hospital.

Read the article.

 

 



November 10, 2015


Topic Area: Project News for Healthcare Facilities


Recent Posts

Regulations Take the Lead in Healthcare Restroom Design

Infection-control guidance and water management standards drive earlier planning, smarter fixtures and more resilient restroom environments.


AHN Allegheny Valley Hospital Opens Expanded Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Construction began in July 2025 and included 12 new inpatient rehabilitation beds, bringing the unit’s total to 29.


HSHS and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Partner on New Inpatient Rehab Hospital in Green Bay

The 40-bed hospital will be named the Hospital Sisters Health System | Rehabilitation Hospital.


Turning Facility Data Into ROI: Where Healthcare Leaders Should Start

Better data, smarter tools and small facility upgrades can drive measurable returns, guide ambulatory strategy and improve patient experience.


Sutter Health Breaks Ground on Advanced Cancer Center and Care Complex

The new center, located on Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center campus, will feature four stories and 165,000 square feet of modernized, patient-centered space.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.