Atrium – The Atrium is located on the fifth floor of Rhodes Hall. It is a waiting and information area for family members and visitors. In the Atrium, visitors can grab a bite to eat at the beverage and snack vending machines or use a computer with internet access. The Library of Health Information, a resource for trustworthy health information, can also be found in the Atrium.
Chlois G. Ingram Spirit of Women Park – Named for a former volunteer at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center, the Spirit of Women Park features tiles of etched glass that appear to be floating atop a reflecting pool, as well as benches and picnic tables. The park is located across from the SafeAuto Garage.
Family Lounges – Available on all units, these rooms allow you to take a break from being at the bedside while staying in close vicinity to the nursing unit.
Medical Center Plaza – Located outside the Ross Heart Hospital and Rhodes Hall entrances, the Plaza offers seating and a quiet place to eat, read or get fresh air.
Phyllis A. Jones Legacy Park – Located across 10th Avenue from the James, the park was designed to evoke The Oval from the heart of Ohio State campus for patients and visitors to enjoy a restful, peaceful garden and find comfort and solace. The park was named thanks to a gift from Phyllis A. Jones. Mrs. Jones’ gift fulfills a promise she made to her late husband, Clayton K. Jones, who was among the first patients treated for lung cancer at The James after it opened in 1990. His physician was Arthur James, MD, the hospital’s namesake. Mr. Jones asked his wife to “take care of The James. They’ve taken care of me.” Mrs. Jones, former president and CEO of Fiesta Salons, hopes the park will provide a restful, peaceful garden where patients, visitors and staff can find comfort and solace.
Phyllis Kaldor Hope Garden – Located just outside the main entrance to The James, the garden is home to the Statue of Hope which was designed by Alfred Tibor and dedicated to all people, offering hope and inspiration.
Rooftop Gardens – Open-air gardens are available on the 14th floor of The James serving as a source of inspiration and reprieve for patients and visitors. Including flowers, trees and shrubs, the gardens provide a view of either downtown Columbus or Ohio State's campus.
Sanctuaries – Two sanctuary spaces can be found on the medical center campus for prayer, contemplation and reflection 24 hours a day.
- In The James, the Pauline & Leonard Schnipke Sanctuary can be found near the top of the grand staircase on the first floor.
- In Rhodes Hall, The Sanctuary can be found in the fifth-floor Atrium.