Tagged: Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital

As featured by 10TV, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center opened its new University Hospital on February 22, 2026. 

The New Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center University Hospital was recently featured in an article as it sets the stage for technology, patient experience and advanced treatment. 

“It’s a remarkable place. But the new University Hospital is more than just a structure, it’s what it’s going to allow us to do,” Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., president of The Ohio State University, says of the facility.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's new University Hospital is quickly approaching its opening date as more than 300 medical center employees enter the building each day for trainings and dress rehearsals. Take a birds-eye-view of the new University Hospital and hear from the team who helped build and activate the 1.9 million-square-foot inpatient hospital from the ground up.

A major construction milestone has been reached at the Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital as the project is now at substantial completion. Hear from the teams behind the planning, design, construction and activation efforts as they prepare to open the building in early 2026. From construction to massive training simulations for more than 12,000 faculty and staff, Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) is preparing to ‘hand' the building over to the medical center to begin changing lives. 

The Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital is quickly approaching its opening date as it has reached substantial completion, marking a major milestone. 

“Substantial completion means the project is essentially finished and ready to be used for its intended purpose, even if there are still several things left to finish,” said Kristin Poldemann, associate vice president of Facilities Design and Construction (FDC) on the most recent episode of the City of Ohio State Podcast. 

As highlighted by WBNS, a 30-foot-tall Block O inside the new Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital was lit for the first time, marking a major milestone.

The Block O is the highest on campus, sitting 365 feet above the ground. It weighs nearly three tons and contains about 750 feet of LED lighting. 

From scale, innovation and construction updates, to how The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital will transform patient care across Ohio, learn more about the largest single facilities project at the university.

Construction on the Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital is more than 95% complete as the large name sign has been installed on the 10^th Ave. Garage Walkway. 

“Seeing the name sign go up on the bridge was a powerful moment for everyone who has had a hand in this project,” said Ragan Fallang, Facilities Design and Construction executive project manager for the inpatient hospital. “It symbolizes how far we’ve come and how close we are to the finish line on opening this world-class facility.”

Construction on the Wexner Medical Center Inpatient Hospital is at 95% complete as crews have already turned over floors 11, 12 and 14 to the fit-up team, in addition to floors one through ten. Floors 15 and 16 are currently being turned over followed by 17 and 18. Once floors are turned over to the fit-up team, they’re cleaned and then equipment and furniture are installed. 

Cabling is being installed to the operating rooms (OR) for surgical video integration which will allow medical professionals to utilize audio and video technology during procedures.