Digital health giant Hims & Hers invests $200 million to expand Ohio life sciences hub
The expansion adds 400 jobs and a state-of-the-art lab facility to New Albany. Breaking ground in 2026, the move doubles the company's footprint and reinforces Central Ohio's growing reputation as a critical national ecosystem for scaling innovative, tech-enabled patient care.
Digital health giant Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE: HIMS) is significantly deepening its roots in Central Ohio, announcing plans Wednesday to invest more than $200 million into a new, state-of-the-art facility in New Albany.
The investment is designed to support Hims & Hers' rapid growth in personalized care. The facility will handle fulfillment while significantly boosting the company's ability to innovate within its clinical offerings.
Why it matters
The expansion is a major win for the Columbus Region’s strategy to position itself as a premier national hub for life sciences and digital health. By doubling its physical footprint in the area, Hims & Hers is signaling that Ohio’s logistics capabilities and technical talent pipeline are critical to its national scaling strategy.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said the “investment strengthens the regional economy and demonstrates that Ohio is a place where innovative companies can succeed and scale for the future.”
The big picture
The investment is designed to support Hims & Hers' rapid growth in personalized care. The facility will handle fulfillment while significantly boosting the company's ability to innovate within its clinical offerings.
- The new site will be located at 9885 Innovation Campus Way in New Albany, near the company's existing facility which launched in 2019.
- Construction is slated to begin in Q1 2026.
“Ohio continues to be a leader in digital health,” added JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “This commitment from Hims & Hers demonstrates their belief in Ohio’s statewide strategy to grow next-generation industries like life sciences.”
By the numbers
The Columbus Region is rapidly solidifying its reputation in the life sciences sector.
- $200M+: The capital investment for this specific project.
- 23,000+: The number of research and development professionals currently working in the region.
- 26,000: The number of life sciences-related degrees awarded in the area over the last five years.
What to watch
This expansion accelerates Columbus' transition from a logistics stronghold to a vertically integrated life sciences hub. By securing a deepening commitment from a major digital health player, the region is validating its statewide strategy to lead in next-generation care—a trend likely to attract further investment as the sector continues to converge with big tech.
