The very best care for every person, every time.
Opening in 2026, our new inpatient tower has been designed to deliver you unrivaled care in a state-of-the-art hospital that matches the nationally ranked expertise, high-quality patient care and innovative breakthroughs we’re known for. Reaching 26 stories into the sky, the tower will reflect our land-grant mission of serving the community by providing the very best care for every person, every time.
John J. Warner, MD
Chief Executive Officer of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Executive Vice President at Ohio State
A preview of what’s to come.
We’re eager for you to see our breathtaking new inpatient tower in 2026. In the meantime, take a peek at the innovative healing spaces being built.
Meeting the future now.
Our new inpatient tower will be a place of healing, hope and optimism.
Every detail of our new tower was strategically planned to create collaborations that improve care and create the very best possible experience for patients and staff alike. Amenities include:
Elevated patient-centered care
Each of our 820 patient rooms is fully private, with plenty of space for family members, high-tech patient entertainment systems and telehealth technologies.
Abundant healing light
Natural light has been shown to be a big component of healing, so we’ve added 9-foot windows to our patient rooms that let in abundant sunshine to improve recovery and wellness.
Thoughtful considerations
Laboring parents will have express elevator service to the new state-of-the-art maternity floor. And we’ve planned for companion care restrooms and employee lactation rooms throughout the hospital.
Reflective spaces
We’ve created a conservatory space with views out to terrace greenery and a sanctuary for reflection and multi-faith worship.
Increased capacity
Our rapidly growing central Ohio region is expected to reach 3 million people by 2050. This new tower will ensure we’re able to provide the care our expanding community will need.
Quiet care
We’ve designed our clinical staff workspaces into the inner core of each patient floor, ensuring patient hallways have less noise and movement while still giving our staff rapid access to attend to patient needs.
Innovation
From smart beds to digital signs outside patient rooms, our new inpatient tower will be filled with the latest technology focusing on patient wellness and outcomes.
- 820 private rooms
- 1.9M square feet
- 234 ICU beds
- 50 elevators
Make an impact throughout Ohio and the world.
When you give to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, you’re helping to improve lives.
Join others in supporting the future of health care with a gift to the new inpatient tower. To learn about naming a space with a donation or estate commitment, contact a member of our Advancement staff.
How we’re moving forward.
From the proverbial first turn of the shovel to the official ribbon-cutting and grand opening, our innovative inpatient tower is on track to welcome patients in 2026.
Building the Future
When Ohio State is at its best, we make a real difference in people’s lives. Our Time and Change strategic plan sets forth the next steps of what it means to be a flagship public university in the 21st century. As part of that plan and Framework 3.0, the university’s long-term planning vision, this new tower will create environments that inspire new ways of collaborating, new levels of care and new ideas to explore.
Learn more about Building the Future
News and updates
- News – February 19, 2024: Wolfe Foundation commemorates John F. Wolfe’s legacy with a transformational $50 million gift to Ohio State’s new hospital tower
- News – October 23, 2023: Construction update on Ohio State Wexner Medical Center’s new inpatient tower
- Slideshow – October 17, 2023: Inpatient tower build update
- Slideshow – July 25, 2023: Inpatient tower build update
- Watch – July 10, 2023: Inpatient tower to offer advanced care
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Come work in our new inpatient tower.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the largest and most diverse academic medical centers in the nation.
Our new tower will serve as a magnet to attract the best and the brightest faculty, staff and students to a working and learning environment that will enhance efficiency, collaboration and well-being for our teams, providing you and your family expert support.