New University Hospital Campaign

A New World-Class Academic Medical Center for our Community
The new university hospital will blend pioneering medical care and patient comfort.

UC Irvine Healthcare has embarked on the next chapter of its mission to provide high-quality patient care. In February 2005, construction began on the $371 million state-of-the-art hospital. When completed in early 2009, the new hospital will house the latest medical technologies and strengthen UC Irvine Healthcare’s ability to provide patients with the latest therapies and treatments. The new hospital will replace the main hospital building, which was built in 1960. 

The new 480,000-square-foot hospital promises to position UC Irvine Healthcare as one of the world’s leading academic medical centers.  Designed to create a patient-focused healing environment, it will also serve as a center for excellence in healthcare for Orange County.

Patient-Focused Healing Rooms

In the new hospital, patients will be cared for in 191 spacious, mostly private rooms that offer ample space for families to be part of the care team. The rooms are in addition to the existing 102 beds in the medical center’s tower and the 84-bed Neuropsychiatric Center.

Designed with the patient in mind, rooms were built to capture natural light and increase privacy. Instead of transporting patients to different treatment areas, larger private patient rooms will allow multidisciplinary teams to care for patients on the spot.

An Environment for Teaching and Translational Research

In addition to emphasizing patient care, the new hospital will facilitate the teaching and research missions of the UC Irvine School of Medicine. The new hospital will include modern facilities for conducting the latest medical research and training future and practicing physicians. In addition, the new hospital will allow researchers and clinicians to work closely together to bring the latest therapies and treatment to patients.

State-of-the-Art Facility

Carefully-planned intensive care units, treatment rooms, laboratories and surgical suites will further facilitate leading-edge care. The 15 new state-of-the-art surgical suites will include the latest equipment, including the robotic surgical systems.

Fundraising Campaign

UC Irvine has launched a fundraising campaign that seeks substantial private support toward construction of the new university hospital. Private philanthropy accounts for $50 million of the total $371 million in funding to complete the project. To date, $30 million has been raised. For more information about participating in the campaign, including numerous naming opportunities within the new hospital, please contact Health Sciences Advancement at 714-456-3768.