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August 28, 2026
Charity Hospital Redevelopment into Medical Research Hub Set to Begin
- Tulane University is leading a $500 million project to convert Charity Hospital into a pioneering medical research facility.
- Construction is scheduled to begin this fall, with completion anticipated by 2029.
- The redevelopment aims to restore the hospital's legacy of serving vulnerable populations in New Orleans and includes space for medical programs and labs for researchers.
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- Damaged by Hurricane Katrina decades ago, iconic New Orleans hospital to get a makeoverAug 28, 2026 at 4:18 AM · AP
- Beloved New Orleans hospital, wracked by Hurricane Katrina, to get makeoverAug 28, 2026 at 5:14 AM · ABC News