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Central Health opened a new center in late April providing HIV care alongside pharmacy and lab services in Central Austin.
The 90,000-square-foot Hancock Center space is the first phase of a 200,000-square-foot campus that will eventually serve as a new headquarters for the Travis County hospital district.
"This is a major milestone for our system and an important step forward for the future of Travis County," said Dr. Pat Lee, president and CEO of Central Health, in a news release.
The details
The $150 million facility includes the David Powell Health Center—a HIV care clinic that was formerly located off I-35.
Additionally, patients may access a CommUnityCare pharmacy and lab services by Quest Diagnostics. The CommUnityCare Convenient Care services—currently located at the Capital Plaza Specialty Clinic—are expected to begin operating in mid May.
The new facility is located at the Hancock Center off East 41st Street and previously served as Austin's flagship Sears store, according to Central Health information.
Looking ahead
By 2027, the completed facility is planned to serve as Central Health's flagship headquarters, featuring:
The expanded capacity is expected to reduce wait times for patients, according to Central Health information.
