Flower Delivery to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Milano's UpTowne Florist delivers flowers, plants and balloons to patients at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center on the OSU campus. The medical center has several hospitals in one place. Knowing which building your patient is in is the most useful thing you can tell us.

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Ohio State University Hospital (new tower)
520 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210

The New University Hospital

On February 22, 2026, Ohio State moved patients into its new University Hospital, a 26-story tower with 820 private rooms. Most adult inpatients on the main campus are now in that building. Private rooms leave a bit more space by the bed, but a compact arrangement is still the most practical choice.

Which Building Is Your Patient In?

The Wexner campus includes several separate hospitals, and each one receives deliveries on its own. If your patient is being treated for cancer, they may be at The James Cancer Hospital. Heart patients are often at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital. Everyone else is likely in University Hospital. If you aren't sure, give us the patient's full registered name and we'll ask the hospital. Privacy rules sometimes limit what staff can share, so a family member may be the quickest source.

What Works Best at Ohio State

Choose low-fragrance flowers in a sturdy container. Patients here are often being treated for serious conditions, and some units, especially intensive care and transplant floors, don't allow fresh flowers or plants. When that's the case, we'll call you before delivery to talk about a balloon, a plush or sending flowers to the home instead.

For students and staff, we deliver to OSU offices too. Just give us the building and department.

Every delivery gets a photo. We drop your gift at the building's receiving point, hospital staff take it to the room, and we send you a picture once it's delivered. Order early in the day for same-day delivery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Ohio State hospital should I send flowers to?

Send to the building where the patient is staying: University Hospital at 520 W. 10th Ave. for most adult inpatients, or The James or the Ross Heart Hospital for cancer and heart patients. If you aren't sure, Milano's UpTowne Florist will check with the medical center.

Can you find a patient's room number for me?

The shop may ask hospital staff to locate a patient, but privacy rules and hospital policy may prevent disclosure or acceptance. The sender should provide the patient's full registered name and confirm admission whenever possible.

Can flowers be delivered to an ICU or intensive care unit?

Many intensive care and specialty units restrict fresh flowers, plants, balloons, or large gifts. Contact the hospital or ask the shop to verify the current policy before ordering. A non-floral gift or delivery after transfer may be more appropriate.

Can balloons be delivered to a hospital?

Many hospitals allow only Mylar balloons and prohibit latex because of allergy concerns. Individual facilities and units set their own rules, so confirm the current policy before adding balloons.

What flowers are best for a hospital room?

Compact, stable, low-fragrance designs are often best for hospital rooms because space can be limited. Avoid highly scented flowers when sensitivity is a concern, and consider hospital restrictions before adding balloons, plants, glass, or oversized designs.

Can you guarantee an exact delivery time?

Exact delivery times generally cannot be guaranteed because routes, traffic, weather, recipient availability, and institutional receiving procedures can change during the day. A service, visitation, school dismissal, business closing time, or other true deadline should be supplied with the order so it can be prioritized appropriately.

Send Comfort or Congratulations to Ohio State

Milano's UpTowne Florist is family-owned and has designed flowers for Central Ohio since 1935, from our studio at 729 Mt. Airyshire Blvd. in Columbus. Need help choosing? Call 614-889-1001.