In early 2026, University Health will open the Wheatley clinic on the East Side of San Antonio. Named after African American poet Phillis Wheatley, this three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical complex 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 this clinic received support from 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 expansion project by University Health broke ground in December 2023 with the Vida clinic. 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 East Side community and thanked those involved in making it happen.
These expansion projects 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.