Methodist North Tower refers to several healthcare facilities and construction projects associated with Methodist hospitals. The most detailed building project is a 20-story North Tower on the Houston Methodist Campus in the Houston Medical Center, while Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, has a North Tower that includes emergency, rehabilitation and therapy services.
The Houston project is approximately 875,000 square feet and combines clinical, surgical, diagnostic, parking, conference and technical infrastructure. In Omaha, the North Tower is part of a 423-bed acute care hospital campus and has also been involved in emergency-department expansion and inpatient-floor renovations.
Houston Methodist North Tower project
The North Tower Project is a 20-story building on the Houston Methodist Campus in the Houston Medical Center. The building is approximately 875,000 square feet and has a Diagnostic Base that includes parking at the basement level, amenity spaces, an atrium, a conference center, Central Sterile Processing, CVOR Surgery, and a future Cath lab floor.
The top of the building will have an MEP penthouse for emergency generators and will include a helipad. The Diagnostic Base is planned as a multifunctional section of the facility, combining operational, clinical and public-oriented spaces within the lower portion of the tower.
Principal components
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Building height | 20-story building |
| Approximate size | Approximately 875,000 square feet |
| Lower-level infrastructure | Parking at the basement level |
| Public and shared spaces | Amenity spaces, an atrium, a conference center |
| Clinical and surgical functions | Central Sterile Processing, CVOR Surgery, and a future Cath lab floor |
| Upper technical level | MEP penthouse for emergency generators |
| Emergency aviation access | Helipad |
Houston Methodist campus facilities
The Houston Methodist campus includes the Main Hospital, Unity Tower, Plaza 1, Plaza 2, the Cancer Center and the Outpatient Center. These facilities accommodate inpatient care, emergency services, surgery, cardiac care, cancer treatment, diagnostic services, rehabilitation and physician offices.
Main Hospital
The Main Hospital is located at 4401 Garth Rd. Its first floor includes Administration, ATM, Board Room, Cath Lab, Chapel, Conference Center, Emergency Department, Endoscopy, Gift Shop, Imaging and Security.
The second floor includes the Cafeteria, Dialysis, IMCU, Observation, Pharmacy, 2 West Patient Rooms 2001-2031, 2 East Patient Rooms 2032-2064, 2 North Patient Rooms 2065-2090 and 2 South Patient Rooms 2169-2191. The third floor includes the Childbirth Center, ICU/SICU, Surgery Waiting, 3 West Patient Rooms 3001-3031 and 3 East Patient Rooms 3032-3051.
Unity Tower
Unity Tower is located on the Houston Methodist campus. Its first floor includes Einstein Bros.® Bagels, Gift Shop, Medical Records, Patient Access Services and Registration.
The second floor includes the ICU, and the third floor includes Labor & Delivery and the Postpartum Unit. The fourth floor includes 4 Unity Tower Patient Rooms 4122-4141, while the fifth floor includes 5 Unity Tower Patient Rooms 5122-5141.
Plaza 1
Plaza 1 is located at 4201 Garth Rd. Level One includes Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Associates, Houston Methodist Sleep Center and Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine.
Level Two includes Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab/PFT, Houston Methodist Institute for Reconstructive Surgery, Houston Methodist Lung Associates and Same Day Clinic. Level Three includes Case Management & Social Work, Houston Methodist Center for Weight Loss & Bariatric Surgery, Houston Methodist ENT Specialists, Houston Methodist Neurology Associates and Houston Methodist Urology Associates.
Plaza 2
Plaza 2 is located at 4301 Garth Rd. Level One includes ATM and Registration. Level Two includes Employee Health, Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates and Human Resources.
Level Three includes Houston Methodist Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates, Houston Methodist Surgery Associates and Legacy Community Health Services.
Cancer Center
The Cancer Center is located at 4201 Garth Rd. It includes Houston Methodist Oncology Partners and Houston Methodist Radiation Oncology Group.
Outpatient Center
The Outpatient Center is located at 1677 W. Baker Rd. Level One includes a Coffee Shop, Houston Methodist Occupational Health Services, Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Outdoor Sports Medicine Field, Outpatient Imaging Services - MRI, CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, Outpatient Laboratory Services, Outpatient Surgery Center, Physical & Occupational Therapy and Vending Machines.
Level Two includes the Conference Center, Houston Methodist Breast Care Center, IT Training Center and Nursing Education. Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is also located in the Outpatient Center.
Methodist Hospital North Tower in Omaha
The Methodist Hospital campus is located at 8303 Dodge St. in Omaha, Nebraska. The Methodist Hospital Campus includes Methodist Hospital, Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center and the 8111 Dodge building.
Founded in 1891 by members of the Methodist Church in Omaha, Nebraska Methodist Hospital, is a not-for-profit, 423-bed acute care hospital serving the metropolitan-Omaha area. Methodist Hospital admits approximately 22,000 patients every year.
Dedicated to superior service and a deep understanding of patient care, Methodist Hospital in Omaha sets the standards for health care to ensure you always have the care you need - when you need it. With more than 2,000 full-time employees and over 400 physicians on active staff, Methodist Hospital has a tradition of providing quality health care to the region in cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, cancer care, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and comprehensive diagnostic services.
It was the first hospital in Nebraska to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Methodist is dedicated to creating better care, outcomes and experiences for you and those you love.
North Tower departments in Omaha
| Department or service | Location |
|---|---|
| Emergency Department | North Tower, First Floor Open 24/7 |
| Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy | North Tower, Second Floor |
| Acute Rehabilitation Center | South Tower, Fourth Floor |
| Palliative Care Clinic | Outpatient Services |
The Emergency Department is located in the North Tower on the first floor and is open 24/7. Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy is located on the North Tower’s second floor.
Emergency Department expansion at Methodist Hospital
In an emergency, every minute matters. Time is not always on your side. Methodist Hospital is committed to providing more privacy, less waiting and easier access for all patients by renovating and redesigning our Emergency Department.
Research and response from our neighbors and partners ensures we are meeting today’s and tomorrow’s community needs. More people rely on Methodist for emergency care - 20% increase over last five years.
The Emergency Department regularly diverts patients due to overcrowding. The number of seniors ages 65 and older is rising - 40% growth in next 10 years. Methodist Hospital’s Emergency Department is a community safety net and cares for all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
Scope of the expansion
To double the Emergency Department from 11,500 to 24,500 square feet, the hospital’s footprint will expand towards Dodge Street and space will be reallocated from the North Tower waiting area, Security and Radiology.
Construction is now underway. At least 12 Emergency Department rooms will remain open during construction.
| Existing or planned measure | Information |
|---|---|
| Current Emergency Department area | 11,500 square feet |
| Planned Emergency Department area | 24,500 square feet |
| Emergency Department capacity | From 12 to 24 patient rooms |
| Construction status | Construction is now underway |
| Rooms remaining open during construction | At least 12 Emergency Department rooms |
Planned emergency-care improvements
- From 12 to 24 patient rooms
- Add Fast Track Triage
- Add Decontamination Room
- Add Trauma Room
- Safer environment for mental health patients
- Specialized space for victims of sexual assault
- Domestic violence and human trafficking
- Improved ambulance access
- More room to innovate
The emergency-department redesign is intended to provide more privacy, less waiting and easier access for patients. Space will also be reallocated from the North Tower waiting area, Security and Radiology as the footprint expands towards Dodge Street.
Omaha North Tower inpatient-floor transformation
The goal of this 17,000 SF transformation to the 4th and 5th floors of the north tower was to enhance the patient experience and improve the quality of care. The project involved a comprehensive remodel introducing 18 intermediate care patient rooms and 24 medical/surgical patient rooms across both floors.
Support spaces include equipment storage, supply rooms, nurse stations, nourishment rooms, medication rooms, offices, and EVS rooms. The expanded bed capacity allows the hospital to serve more patients and represents a commitment to enhancing healthcare services and creating a healing environment for patients and their families.
Design and construction coordination
During the initial stages of the project, the SES Team conducted fieldwork, including mapping existing utilities within an occupied NICU, requiring careful coordination with the hospital.
As construction progressed, ongoing coordination efforts were crucial, particularly in phasing the work within the ceiling space of the floor below to minimize disruption to hospital operations. Given the constrained floor-to-floor height of 12 feet, routing utilities required extensive communication and coordination throughout both the design and construction phases.
In addition, planning for future renovations on the above floors was essential to the overall project coordination. Constant communication, detailed organization and effective coordination were key in the seamless execution of this project.
Omaha campus navigation and amenities
Use the campus map below to find: Building entrances, Patient pickup and drop-off areas, Valet parking locations, Patient and visitor parking areas.
Free, convenient patient and visitor parking is available in the Parking Garage. Valet parking is also available. Families want to stay connected when they are with a loved one in the hospital, and the campus provides convenient access for them.
The Methodist Hospital Gift Shop, located on the first floor, offers a wide selection of items for purchase. As a patient of Methodist Hospital, you have the hospital’s commitment to meet your individual nutrition needs.
Methodist University Hospital North Tower in Memphis
Methodist University Hospital combines research, medicine and innovation to bring comprehensive, leading-edge care to the residents of Memphis and its surrounding areas. The largest location in the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare system, Methodist University Hospital is also the major academic campus and principal teaching hospital of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC).
This collaborative partnership allows us to offer advanced, multidisciplinary care to our patients. Our 583-bed flagship hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals in Memphis.
Whatever your healthcare need may be, we are devoted to providing an unsurpassed level of care. If a heart attack or stroke occurs, the experienced physicians at Methodist University Hospital are trained in the most advanced treatments and procedures.
We are accredited by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, which means a call team is available 24/7 every day of the year to provide advanced care and treatment for heart attacks. We also earned the ACC’s Chest Pain - MI Registry™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award, as well as a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification and accreditation in electrophysiology.
Location and transportation
Methodist University Hospital is located at 1265 Union Ave., Memphis, TN, 38104. Visitors and patients can park in the Parking Plaza on Eastmoreland.
We’re also easily accessible via the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA). Our facilities are located directly along transit lines 34, 42 and 56. Transit lines 2, 5, 46 and the Madison Avenue Trolley are within two blocks, and lines 7, 36, 40 and 57 are within a half-mile.
North Tower food and visitor facilities
The University Cafe is located on the ground level of the main hospital. Take the elevators to the North Tower Lobby (L) and follow the signs toward the Thomas Wing. Use the escalators to go to the ground level.
Meals are served during the following hours:
- Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Dinner: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Other on-campus dining options include the Coffee Shop in North Tower, open daily, 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. The Corner Market is located on the 3rd Floor of the hospital between the North and Shorb Towers, just above the Emergency Department, and offers 24/7 vending services with a variety of hot and cold options.
Visitor access and security
Visitors are welcome at Methodist University Hospital every day between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Patients can have one overnight guest in their room - except patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Doors are locked from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., with the exception of the Emergency Department (ED) entrance. For your safety, security services are available 24 hours a day. You can request a security officer to escort you to your car at any time.
Other amenities
Methodist University Hospital offers many amenities for your comfort and convenience. An ATM is located on the first floor in the main hospital lobby.
The MUH Clothes Closet offers clothes to patients at their most vulnerable. Our chapel welcomes patients of all faiths and is located on the first floor in the main lobby near the Admissions Desk.
The Family Care Center is located on the first floor near the main lobby. The gift shop is located on the first floor of the North Tower, near the lobby, and offers fresh and silk flowers, along with plants, balloons, gifts, cards, drinks and snacks.
Free Wi-Fi is available through our GUEST network. The connection will automatically time out after eight hours of inactivity.
Services and recognized clinical programs
Methodist University Hospital is the flagship, academic medical center of Methodist Healthcare. University offers Associates opportunities for continuous learning in a facility that provides specialized and unique services to patients from across the region.
- American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center - Accreditation with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Version 7
- Methodist Healthcare Blood and Marrow Transplant Center, by Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
- Cancer Program Accreditation by American College of Surgeons, Commission on Cancer
- Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
- HeartCARE Center, a National Distinction of Excellence
Several additional Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare facilities are located in the surrounding area: Methodist Minor Medical Center - Midtown, Methodist Medical Group - Primary Care - 1325 Eastmoreland Ave., Suite 150, and Methodist Medical Group - Rheumatology.