Boys Town Announces Research Hospital Expansion

Boys Town Announces Research Hospital Expansion

Boys Town, Neb. (November 12, 2025) – Boys Town announced today it will expand its West Hospital location at 144th and Pacific. The healthcare facility will add 254,000 square feet to the current location of the hospital with increased research and clinic space. Boys Town will celebrate the announcement with a groundbreaking on November 12th at 2:00pm @ Boys Town National Research Hospital 14000 Boys Town Hospital Rd.

“This new addition to the hospital will bring our researchers and practicing physicians closer together under one roof,” said Rod Kempkes, Boys Town CEO.  “This will continue to improve on our quality of care for patients in our community and help us to continue to make strides in pediatric research.”

The Boys Town National Research Hospital was founded in 1977. The fundraising efforts were kicked off with a transformational donation from the Ryan Family Foundation. The $300 million dollar expansion will start immediately and will be scheduled to open in 2027. The new facility is needed to house expanded medical facilities, growing staff and increased number of patients. Boys Town needs more beds, more surgical suites and additional research space.

“The hospital’s research is unique because we focus on improving the lives of children with hearing, language and behavioral health problems by working directly with their families and care providers,” said Dr. Jason Bruce, Boys Town Healthcare Executive Vice-President.

Boys Town leads the charge in neuroscience research along with research in language and learning and cochlear implant programs. Boys Town has grown the pediatric neurology department by significantly increasing the number of pediatric neurologists on staff and investing in research equipment and technology to better serve more patients with complex neurological disorders. Another important area is Boys Town’s behavioral health research. Researchers work to understand the nature of problems children and families face and identify the most effective ways to help them.

The Hospital’s Residential Treatment Center has provided compassionate support, essential life skills and expert medical care to thousands of youth over the past 30 years. The Boys Town Hospital has served more than 60,000 children a year, delivering expert pediatric care and advanced specialty care.

About Boys Town

For over a century, Boys Town has been a beacon of hope, transforming the lives of America's children and families through innovative youth, research, and healthcare programs.  Boys Town provides compassionate, research-proven education, prevention, training, and treatment for behavioral and physical problems in multiple locations throughout the United States, with a comprehensive array of resources and services.  In 2024, more than 3.5 million children and families across the United States were impacted by Boys Town programs. You can find more information about Boys Town online at www.boystown.org.

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