During any hospitalization, it’s important to focus on wellness and mental health, so we offer many places to rest and rejuvenate. Patients should check with their care team before leaving the unit.
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Visitor lounges
Located on all inpatient floors, these spaces provide a comfortable place to take a break from the bedside while staying close to loved ones.
In the new University Hospital, these lounges span from the east to west sides of the building and feature a variety of furniture and large windows that fill the spaces with natural light. The Mark B. Landon, MD, and Jane Landon Visitor Lounge can be found on the 23rd floor.
Fraley Atrium
Located on the fifth floor of Rhodes Hall, the atrium is a waiting and information area for family members and visitors. Beverage and snack vending machines are available, as is internet access. The Library for Health Information, a resource for trustworthy health information, is also in the atrium.
Conservatory
Located on the second floor of the new University Hospital, the conservatory is a 3,322-square-foot quiet respite space with natural light and lounge seating where patients and visitors and can rest and recharge.
Conservatory garden
Located on the second floor of the new University Hospital adjacent to the conservatory, the conservatory garden is a 5,600-square-foot outdoor retreat offering a quiet space with landscaping, seating and Wi-Fi access.
Linda and Joe Chlapaty Terrace
Located on the second floor of the new University Hospital adjacent to the Terrace Cafe, the terrace is a relaxing 20,000-square-foot outdoor space with landscaping, seating and Wi-Fi access for breaks or fresh air.
Chlois G. Ingram Spirit of Women Park
Located across from the SAFEAUTO Garage, Spirit of Women Park features tiles of etched glass that appear to be floating atop a reflecting pool, as well as benches and picnic tables.
Medical Center Plaza
Located outside the Ross Heart Hospital and Rhodes Hall entrances, the plaza offers seating and a quiet place to eat, read or get fresh air.
Phyllis A. Jones Legacy Park
Located in front of The James across 10th Avenue, the park was designed to evoke the Oval from the heart of the Ohio State campus for patients and visitors to enjoy a restful, peaceful garden and find comfort and solace. It also includes a children’s playground.
Rooftop gardens
Located on the 14th floor of The James, open-air gardens serve as a source of inspiration and reprieve for patients and visitors with flowers, trees, shrubs and views of both downtown Columbus and Ohio State’s campus.
Additional green space
Located outside the education center entrance at the new University Hospital main entrance, this small park space offers a place to get fresh air, with walkways, seating, landscaping and Wi-Fi access.
Sanctuaries
Three sanctuary spaces available to all faiths can be found on the medical center campus for prayer, contemplation and reflection 24 hours a day.
- In The James, the Pauline & Leonard Schnipke Sanctuary can be found near the top of the grand staircase on the first floor.
- In Rhodes Hall, the sanctuary can be found in the fifth-floor atrium.
- In Brain and Spine Hospital, the sanctuary is on the first floor.
- In the new University Hospital, the Janet and Elden Thomas Sanctuary is located near the second-floor lobby.
Wudu rooms
Located in the new University Hospital near the second-floor lobby close to the sanctuary, wudu rooms area available for ritual foot washing, equipped with dedicated stations, sinks and folding chairs.
East Hospital
Garden
Located off of the cafeteria on the ground floor of the Tower building, the garden offers seating and a quiet place to eat, read or get fresh air.
Fountain
Located just in front of the hospital near the valet stand, the fountain is a great outdoor area for relaxation.
Chapel
Located in the Tower building’s main lobby on the ground floor, the chapel offers a quiet place for prayer and reflection for all faiths.
Visitor lounges
Available on all units, these spaces provide a comfortable place to take a break from the bedside while staying close to loved ones.