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St. Luke’s Health to Adopt CommonSpirit Health Name, Expand Patient Access to Baylor College of Medicine Expertise
HOUSTON, TX (August 17, 2026) — St. Luke’s Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, will begin using the CommonSpirit name in October while expanding its collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) to enhance patient access to world-class medical expertise, research and treatments. The enhanced relationship brings BCM specialists to St. Luke’s community hospitals and better represents the cohesive network of care across Greater Houston. St. Luke’s and BCM have jointly owned Baylor St. Luke’s
Walk-In Refrigerator & Freezer Regulations Updated This Year
Many consumers do not realize there is an important distinction between different types of walk-in refrigeration systems. “Retail” walk-in refrigerators are designed for environments where customers can access products directly. “Commercial” walk-in refrigeration systems, on the other hand, are intended for private or professional use such as food preparation areas, storage facilities, and similar operations. Both types of systems are built as heavy-duty refrigeration or freezer units designed to handle
