New University Health Clinic Opens on San Antonio’s East Side, Boosting Access to Quality Healthcare Services

The University Health Wheatley clinic, named after African American poet Phillis Wheatley, is a new medical complex located on the East Side of San Antonio. This three-story, 60,000-square-foot 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 construction of the clinic received support from Bexar County Commissioners Court which allocated $40 million from the American Recovery Act Plan to fund its expansion.

Another complex, Vida clinic also broke ground in December 2023 as part of University Health’s ongoing expansion efforts. George B. Hernandez Jr., president and CEO of University Health expressed his 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 health on the East Side and thanked those involved in making it happen.

These expansions demonstrate University Health’s commitment to providing quality healthcare services to a growing population in San Antonio. Through these initiatives, they aim to increase access to care and promote overall wellness in the community.