Whitney Johnson
Coverage of Whitney Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- $1B Abbott Northwestern Hospital expansion completed, set to start taking patients in August
Abbott Northwestern Hospital's $1 billion expansion, a 10-story tower featuring smart technology and eco-friendly design, was completed after a decade of planning and six years of construction. The new Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center will begin accepting patients in late August, with adjustments made to avoid casting shadows on Anderson Elementary's baseball field.
- Abbott Northwestern opens 10-story Minneapolis hospital tower with new technology for patients
Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis opened a 10-story Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center with 190 new hospital rooms, AI-powered patient monitoring technology, robot elevators, and 30 new operating rooms. The project includes community-focused features like a rooftop healing garden and natural lighting, driven by Allina Health's long-term investment in the Phillips neighborhood.