Ohio State Officially Opens New University Hospital
February 27, 2026
The new University Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center opened Feb. 22 with 425 patients moving into large, private rooms. The hospital is the largest single-facility construction project in the university’s history and the largest single-facility hospital project to open in the United States in 2026.
This hospital is designed to provide the best care and experience for patients and their families, with modern technology, family-friendly spaces and lots of natural light. There are 24 operating rooms, 24/7 dining service and state-of-the-art, private rooms for patients.
