OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital Debuts New ORs As Part Of $17M Renovation In Athens, Ohio

Two new OR suites include state-of-the-art surgical LED lighting with shadow-reducing censors and a new sterile airflow system.

Published: August 4, 2025Posted by Tracey Walker

OhioHealth (Columbus) unveiled two new operating rooms (ORs) at OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens, Ohio, according to The Athens Messenger.

Part of a $17 million renovation project, the two new OR suites include state-of-the-art surgical LED lighting with shadow-reducing censors and a new sterile airflow system. Future phases of the project will include construction of a third OR and a dedicated endoscopy suite.