University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) is a 446-bed[1] non-profit, public, research and academic hospital located in the Tulane - Gravier neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, providing tertiary care for the southern Louisiana region and beyond.

[2] UMCNO is also an ACS designated level I trauma center[3] and has a rooftop helipad to handle medevac patients.

[5] The design was a joint venture between NBBJ and Blitch Knevel Architects.

The hospital is located on 15 hectares (37 acres), and critical areas are all situated at least 6.4 meters (21 feet) above base flood elevation.

The facility also features emergency backup power and storm-resistant technology, which will enable it to withstand the impact of a Category 3 major hurricane.