The University of Texas Medical Branch League City Hospital Campus is getting a $300 million present to celebrate its 10-year anniversary.
While UTMB opened its first outpatient clinics at the League City Campus in 2010, the hospital first opened in 2016 and has grown steadily over the past decade. It will go through another growth spurt now that The University of Texas System Board of Regents approved a $300 million expansion project.
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The multiphase project, expected to be fully completed by 2030, will expand emergency services, increase inpatient capacity, and strengthen diagnostic and treatment capabilities to meet rising demand for care in the region, say UTMB leaders. At the heart of the expansion is the construction of a new 40-bed Emergency Department, designed to improve patient flow and access to emergency services.
“This expansion represents a major investment in the health and well-being of League City and the surrounding communities,” says Stephen Jones, vice president of Regional Hospitals and Health System Strategy at UTMB. “As our region continues to grow, so does the need for access to advanced emergency and inpatient care. This project ensures we are not only keeping pace with that growth but leading with innovation, efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care.”
The hospital expansion will add advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities in inpatient and emergency settings, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy. In addition, new inpatient and outpatient procedural imaging will further strengthen diagnostic precision and treatment efficiency.
The project also includes expansion of the inpatient pharmacy to optimize medication management and renovated laboratory spaces to improve workflow and diagnostic efficiency.
The existing 17-bed Emergency Department will be converted into a 20-bed Observation Unit to enhance patient flow and support appropriate levels of care. Administrative offices, training facilities, and the outpatient rehabilitation clinic will be relocated to newly constructed space, allowing the vacated areas to be transformed into a new 20-bed unit for inpatient care.
The League City Hospital Campus, located at 2240 Interstate 45, opened in 2016 as League City’s first hospital and complemented the existing UTMB outpatient and specialty clinics. A major expansion in 2020 added a five-story patient tower and 60 new beds.
“UTMB has proudly served our local communities for generations,” Jones says. “This expansion strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality, coordinated care close to home, ensuring that families have access to the advanced services they need today and in the decades ahead.”
