Abstract: A headwall unit (10) adapted to be attached to a vertically extending wall (W) of a hospital room. The headwall unit (10) has a pair of side portions (12, 14) spaced to receive the end of a bed therebetween. Each side portion (12, 14) has an intermediate compartment (46) and an outer slidable panel (58) exposing a lower inset panel (56) having a plurality of outlets (57A-57D) thereon when raised to an open position.