Project Health Tower

Project Health Tower is an under-construction high-rise health facility currently being built in Midtown Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The building is being developed by University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine for use as a training facility and main hospital. The hospital began construction in April 2025 and is estimated to be completed in 2030. Project Health Tower is planned to have 18 to 20 floors and is estimated to be tall upon completion.

History

Background

Project Health Tower is the first phase of the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Project NExT. Project Health was officially announced in October 2023. Project Health is currently being built on the site of the former Hattie B. Munroe Pavilion. The building was demolished in 2022 after operations moved to Central Omaha.

Development

Project Health Tower was formally unveiled in August 2024, after receiving regent approval. It is planned to be used by UNMC as a training facility, and by Nebraska Medicine as a primary hospital. The facility is estimated to cost around US$2.19 billion and will include 550 beds. Project Health Tower is expected to replace the Clarkson Hospital Tower, which was built in 1955.

Construction

Construction began in April 2025 with foundational work expected to begin in 2026. Project Health Tower is expected to be completed around 2030.

Design

Project Health tower is planned to be 18-20 floors tall and will have an estimated height between. The building is planned to hold 550 beds and will contain approximately of space.