General Leonard Wood Community Hospital will open April 7, 2026, officials announced.
“This marks a significant milestone in providing exceptional health care to the service members, veterans and families of Fort Leonard Wood and the surrounding communities,” it said in a press release.
The state-of-the-art medical facility is designed to provide world-class care to service members, retirees and their families, it said. Equipped with the latest medical technology, sustainable design features and enhanced patient-centered spaces, the hospital strengthens readiness while improving the patient experience, it said.
“This hospital is more than a building — it is a symbol of our enduring commitment to those who serve and their families,” said Col. Angela Diebal-Lee, GLWCH director. “GLWCH ensures we can deliver safe, modern and accessible health care for years to come.”
Facility features
- Modern inpatient and outpatient care services
- Advanced diagnostic imaging and surgical suites
- A healing environment designed with patient comfort in mind
- Energy-efficient systems supporting the Army’s sustainability goals
“The new hospital, which will replace one of the oldest operating military hospitals in CONUS, reflects the Army’s, Defense Health Agency’s and our community’s commitment to our people and their investment in the health and readiness of our force,” said Maj. Gen. Christopher Beck, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general.
“April 7 will be a historic moment for our community, and I am looking forward to the GLWCH team providing the same excellent medical care in a new, modern and accessible health care facility.”
The hospital covers about 235,376 square feet. Another 193,332 square feet is dedicated to a medical clinic. The existing hospital will be demolished. The cost of the project is about $319 million.