The new St. David’s Emergency Center, which will serve as an extension of St. David’s South Austin Medical Center, opened Jan. 2 at 15610 I-35, near Cabela’s in Buda.

Staffed by board-certified doctors and nurses, the facility has 12 treatment beds, a fully equipped trauma room and advanced imaging technology, among other available services; those needing inpatient treatment will be transferred to area hospitals.

Construction began on the full-service, free-standing emergency facility in April; it is one of several medical projects currently underway in Buda. 737-414-7000. www.stdavids.com/location/st-davids-emergency-center-buda