Ascension St. Vincent Cuts Ribbon on New Brain, Spine Hospital

INDIANAPOLIS – Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis has reached another significant milestone for their campus on 86th street.

On Monday, Ascension St. Vincent celebrated the blessing and ribbon cutting of Lucas Family Brain and Spine Hospital. The new hospital will serve as a regional hub for advanced brain and spine care across the state of Indiana. The facility includes 38 specialized ICU rooms, eight operating suites and two advanced interventional neuroradiology labs.

“This is more than just a new hospital, it’s a transformative investment in our patients and our community,” said Stephan Masoncup, JD, Chief Strategy Officer for Ascension St. Vincent. “This facility will enable us to deliver the most advanced care for brain and spine conditions, ensuring that children and adults in Indiana and beyond have access to world-class treatment close to home.”

Each patient room at the Lucas Family Brain and Spine Hospital is state-of-the-art and ICU-capable. The surgical suites are equipped to support advanced neurological procedures with 360° imaging, real-time contrast tracking and streamlined navigation that reduces operating time.

Masoncup said this new hospital, filled with experienced doctors and medical professionals, will help save lives.

“This is the destination now for brain and spine care across all of Indiana and the entire region,” he said. “We are blessed to have the very top specialists in the country right here in Indiana.”

The hospital’s name honors the Lucas family, who have been generous and have held a long-standing commitment to advanced care at Ascension St. Vincent and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Katie Lucas, president of Lucas Oil and board chair of the Ascension St. Vincent Foundation, and Morgan Lucas, chief executive officer of Lucas Oil, also spoke at Monday’s blessing and ceremony.

“Our family is deeply grateful for the extraordinary care we have received through Ascension St. Vincent, and it is an honor to support this exceptional organization and everything it represents,” said Katie Lucas. “This hospital will make a difference in countless lives, and we are proud to be part of something so impactful for our community and those traveling to receive this world-class care.”