Patient-Centered Care
A new welcoming experience for patients
IU Health New Downtown Indianapolis Hospital
Opening in late 2027, IU Health is building a world-class medical campus in downtown Indianapolis that will meet the needs of patient care well into the future and attract top medical and research professionals to our community.
Through innovative design and patient-centered care, the new downtown hospital will enhance the health of Hoosiers and beyond as a destination for healthcare excellence.
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Healing Environment
A focus on comfort and healing
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Workforce Wellness
Improving team member and patient well-being
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Research and Innovation
Pursuing leading-edge breakthroughs
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Smart Sustainability
Energy efficient and healthy environment
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Community Connection
Situated in the heart of downtown Indianapolis
Project Status
Plan
Facility planning begins
Design
Design of facility begins
Build
Design of facility continues; Construction of facility begins
Complete
Facility opens and accepts patients
Plan
Facility planning begins
Design
Design of facility begins
Build
Design of facility continues; Construction of facility begins
Complete
Facility opens and accepts patients
Current & Upcoming Work
Designer & Builder Vendors
IU Health will be hiring designer and builder vendors at different times through 2025. If your company is interested in contracting with IU Health, refer to the procurement schedule and how to register and prequalify.
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Construction Questions?
If you have construction-related questions about the new IU Health hospital in downtown Indianapolis, please email downtownhospital@iuhealth.org.
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Project Fast Facts
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Inpatient Rooms
Patients can expect spacious, fully private inpatient rooms.
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Operating Rooms
Operating rooms are designed to maximize efficiencies, putting the patient and clinical excellence at the forefront of care.
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Care Spaces in Emergency Department
By prioritizing flexible, purposeful spaces, the emergency department will maximize patient flow to create the right care environment for Hoosiers.
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Together, we’ve designed a new hospital campus directly tied to our vision to make Indiana one of the healthiest states in the nation. This will be a modern facility that not only houses the cutting-edge care IU Health is known for, but also fosters healing for generations of Hoosiers across the state.
- Dennis Murphy, President & Chief Executive Officer, IU Health
Project FAQs
Why is IU Health building a new downtown hospital?
IU Health is consolidating high-acuity adult care services at two aging hospitals, IU Health Methodist and IU Health University, in one location along 16th Street in a wholly new hospital that incorporates 21st century advancements in care and treatment.
We are designing the new hospital to be a preferred destination for receiving care, especially for complex medical cases.
What new facilities will exist on the new downtown hospital campus?
In addition to the new hospital, the campus will consist of the following new buildings:
- Medical Office Building: A five-story, mixed-use building for offices, clinical space and retail
- South Support Building: This building will house material management, loading docks and will serve as the primary parking area for the new hospital
- Central Utility Plant: A state-of-the-art power plant that will support the new hospital’s energy needs with chillers, boilers, heat-recovery chillers, steam for sterilization and fire protection water, along with backup power generators.
- Medical education and research building: This building will provide new office and research facilities for medical education and research teams at IU School of Medicine
When will the new hospital open?
December 2027
Where is patient parking?
The new hospital, Medical Office Building and the Neuroscience Center each have an attached parking garage with a covered walkway into the facilities to make parking easy and accessible.
Will alternative parking options, such as bike parking and electric charging stations, be available on the new campus?
The South Support Building will include bicycle and electric charging stations and will be connected to the new downtown hospital via an elevated walkway. The campus is also designed for community connectivity with IndyGo bus stops.
Will the Emergency Room remain at Methodist Hospital, or will it move to the new campus?
All clinical specialties will move to the new hospital, including the Emergency Department.
Will there be shared or semi-private patient rooms in the new hospital?
All patient rooms are fully private.
Where will my outpatient clinic be located/outpatient services take place?
The Medical Office Building will house many of our outpatient services. Exact locations for departments and services are in the process of being finalized. Patients will be notified of important appointment location information prior to their appointment.
How will IU Health foster sustainability on the new campus?
The 44-arcre campus is designed to minimize carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact to the community.
The area will include native trees and plants, walking and biking paths and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that offer patients, families and visitors a place to walk, rest and experience the healing benefits of nature.
What is the Indy Health District?
Indy Health District — the area surrounding the new academic health center campus — is designed to promote healthy lifestyles, reduce chronic disease and improve health outcomes for our patients and their families, our team members, and the broader community. Learn more about the Indy Health District.
Featured News
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Team members move through mockup of new hospital space
May 21
As IU Health's new downtown hospital takes shape, team members took the unique opportunity to walk through a mockup of what several areas in the new hospital will look like. "We're really excited to be in this phase," said Michaela Graham, a senior project manager. "We had over 150 team members put…
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Team members designing rooms for new hospital
Jul 31
As the new downtown hospital project moves forward, design teams are now soliciting input from clinical team members about how best to lay out patient rooms. "This is such a massive project and everyone has their thumbprint on it," said Matt Siregar, University Hospital's transplant unit manager.…
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Time lapse video illustrates progress, one year after crews broke ground on new downtown hospital
Mar 20
This week construction crews enjoyed a luncheon ceremony at the building site of IU Health’s future academic health center. The celebration marks one year since the hospital project broke ground. “You are being respectful to neighbors, being kind to those across the street, and making every effort…