07/11/2025
This Sunday, OhioHealth Grant Medical Center will celebrate a major milestone – its 125th anniversary! On July 13, 1900, Grant Hospital and Nursing School opened in downtown Columbus. Founded by world-renowned surgeon, Dr. James Fairchild Baldwin, it was the largest privately-owned hospital in the country at the time with 30 physicians, 2 operating rooms and 50 beds.
Over the years, the hospital has continued to expand its footprint and services, building a national reputation as a leader in specialized trauma care and surgical excellence.
+ 1961: A new Grant Hospital opened adjacent to the original site.
+ 1982: Grant Trauma Center opened along with LifeFlight.
+ 1985: The hospital changed its name to Grant Medical Center.
+ 1988: Grant became a member of U.S. Health Corporation, later named OhioHealth.
+ 2023: OhioHealth opened Grant Cancer Center.
+ 2023: The “Grant Impact 2028: Access to Care for All” project began – a massive transformation of the medical campus.
+ 2028: Seven-story Trauma and Critical Care Center to be completed.
The future of Grant Medical Center is brighter than ever as we grow with the city – and continue to honor OhioHealth’s mission and Dr. Baldwin’s legacy.