Harris Health is committed to providing high quality care to all residents of Harris County, with a special emphasis of addressing health disparities among vulnerable and medically underserved populations. As part of that commitment, the proposed Trauma Level 1 Hospital was recently named the John M. O’Quinn Hospital and is planned to open in January 2029. The new hospital campus will provide improved care for the medical, social and mental health needs of the northeast communities.

Project Description/Scope:
A 12-story, 1.2 million-square-foot, 390-bed acute care hospital on the LBJ Campus will be built in three phases: H1 (site and structure), H2 (core and shell), and H3 (interior build-out). The hospital will connect to the existing facility via an overhead pedestrian bridge and include an emergency center, diagnostics, lab, pharmacy, nuclear medicine, cardiology, labor and delivery, and an inpatient tower. Two top floors of the tower will be shelled for future expansion to 450 beds.

CONSTRUCTION SITE LIVE WEBCAM

Harris Health invites you to stay connected as we grow. Access the live webcam to see progress on the Lyndon B Johnson Hospital campus.

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LBJ CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT MARCH 2026

The March 2026 LBJ Campus Expansion Update, highlights the continued momentum across the John M. O’Quinn Hospital, the Central Utility Plant, and the 7‑Level Visitor Garage.

This month’s report reflects meaningful progress on structural, enclosure, and interior systems, including:

• Tower construction is advancing with Level 14 concrete placement, ongoing window installation, and exterior precast, brick, and metal panel work.
• Interior build‑out progressing through Levels 1–9, with MEP systems, bathroom pod installation, and temporary dry‑in milestones achieved.
• CUP mechanical, electrical, and boiler systems taking shape, including generator placement, switchgear setup, and domestic water infrastructure.
• Visitor Garage topping slabs underway, with Level 7 south third complete and reinforcing in progress on Level 6.

The schedule remains aligned with major milestones, including substantial completion in 2028 and first patient in early 2029. The team continues to coordinate closely with vendors, utilities, and clinical partners to maintain readiness for upcoming equipment installations and commissioning activities.

Harris Health invites you to stay connected as we grow. Access the live webcam to see progress on the Lyndon B Johnson Hospital campus. https://app.oxblue.com/?openlink=mccarthy/lbjhospital

It’s been one year since construction began on Harris Health’s new Level I trauma capable hospital on the campus of Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in northeast Houston and already, the future of Harris County healthcare is taking shape. Click to Read More