University Health Expands Access to Care with Construction of New Clinics in San Antonio

University Health has recently started construction on a new clinic in San Antonio, as part of its expansion efforts. The Wheatley clinic, named after African American poet Phillis Wheatley, is a three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical complex located on the East Side near the Wheatley Sports Complex. This facility will provide primary care, urgent care, pharmacy services and serve as a secondary location for the University Hospital’s Institute for Public Health.

The project received support from the Bexar County Commissioners Court which allocated $40 million from the American Recovery Act Plan to fund the expansion. The goal of this new location is to improve access to care by bringing advanced technologies, specialists and health education resources closer to home for many families in the area.

Another complex, Vida clinic also broke ground in December 2023 as part of University Health’s expansion initiatives. George B. Hernandez Jr., president and CEO of University Health expressed excitement about the new location and its potential to benefit the community. Precinct 4 County Commissioner Tommy Calvert praised the project for its dedication to improving the health of the East Side community and thanked those involved in making it happen.

The construction of both clinics demonstrate University Health’s commitment to providing quality healthcare services to a growing population in San Antonio. These initiatives are aimed at increasing access to care and promoting overall wellness in the community.