Campbell celebrates new hospital coming to West Lafayette

Today, July 11, Indiana University Health announced the construction of a new hospital in West Lafayette. The city has no full-service hospitals within city limits, which means the nearest emergency rooms are about a 20-minute drive from Purdue University. The construction of this new hospital will bring services closer to the community, expand access to care and reduce emergency room wait times. 

State Rep. Chris Campbell (D-West Lafayette) released the following statement: 

“Our community is the fastest-growing metro area in the United States. Part of growing a community is expanding the city’s services and infrastructure. People want to live in West Lafayette, and it’s important we meet every aspect of their needs. It’s amazing news that IU Health is coming to the West Side. 

"Purdue will have a hospital close to campus, which will cut down the time of students’ ambulance rides. Our nursing homes and retirement facilities will also benefit from a closer hospital. Another emergency room will shorten wait times, and the hospital will be a great place for college students majoring in health and human sciences to work and volunteer. We will also have more doctors, nurses and specialists in our community, broadening access to care. 

“This is a great thing for West Lafayette. Thank you to IU Health for choosing our community, and I look forward to the construction and opening of our new hospital.”