Growing to meet community needs, IU Health announces construction of new hospital in Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA – Indiana University Health has announced the next phase of its investment in the Fort Wayne community with the construction of a new hospital six years after opening its IU Health Primary Care Fort Wayne – South location. This represents a significant milestone for the state’s largest healthcare provider. The $421 million investment approved by the IU Health board of directors last month will expand access to affordable, high-quality healthcare in the region.

"We've heard the community’s call for more options in affordable healthcare, and as the state’s largest and only academic health system, we are committed to answering that need in support of our vision to make Indiana one of the healthiest states in the country,” said Dennis Murphy, president & CEO, IU Health. “We believe we can help create a healthier future and reduce the economic burden for businesses and families alike."

Since 2018, IU Health has added eight locations and more than 60 providers, offering primary care, urgent care, orthopedics, imaging, cardiology, pediatrics, and general surgery services. In that time, IU Health has served more than 30,000 patients.

The new hospital will feature:

• 140 beds to accommodate a growing patient population
• 17 emergency department exam rooms to provide immediate and critical care
• 6 operating rooms equipped with the latest surgical technologies
• 3 catheterization labs for advanced cardiac procedures
• 3-4 endoscopy rooms for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

In addition to the hospital, a medical office building will connect to the facility, enhancing the integrated care experience for patients and providers.

The five-level hospital will employ:

• 500 team members dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care
• 60 additional providers to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the Fort Wayne community

IU Health anticipates welcoming its first patient in Q2 2027, marking the beginning of a new era of healthcare for the Northeast Region of our state.

"This new hospital will be a cornerstone of our commitment to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to all Hoosiers," said Brian Bauer, president, IU Health Northeast Region. "With a leading-edge facility and a dedicated team, we are poised to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of the Fort Wayne and surrounding communities."