Breaking Ground: University Health Expands Medical Services with Phillis Wheatley Clinic and Vida Clinic
The Wheatley Clinic, a new medical complex located on the East Side of San Antonio, has recently broken ground. Named after African American poet Phillis Wheatley, this three-story, 60,000-square-foot facility will offer primary care, urgent care, pharmacy services and serve as a secondary location for the University Hospital’s Institute for Public Health.
Funded by $40 million from the American Recovery Act Plan, this project received support from Bexar County Commissioners Court. The goal of this expansion is to improve access to care by bringing advanced technologies and health education resources closer to home for many families in the area.
In December 2023, another complex – the Vida clinic – also broke ground as part of University Health’s ongoing expansion efforts. George B. Hernandez Jr., president and CEO of University Health expressed excitement about this new location and its potential to benefit the community. Precinct 4 County Commissioner Tommy Calvert praised the project for its commitment to improving the health of the East Side community and thanked those involved in making it happen.
These expansion projects underscore University Health’s dedication to providing quality healthcare services to a growing population in San Antonio. These initiatives aim to increase access to care and promote overall wellness in the community.
