Uvalde has opened a $16 million Community Health Development, Inc. Multi-Purpose Community Health Center to enhance physical, behavioral, and emotional health resources following the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting.

UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde marked the grand opening of a $16 million Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI) Multi-Purpose Community Health Center on Monday.

The 16,181-square-foot facility was developed to expand resources supporting physical, behavioral and emotional health for the community in response to the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting.

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Nineteen students and two teachers died in the tragedy.

The center will provide comprehensive healthcare services, and community support and outreach programs, including:

Seven primary medical care examination rooms

Three dental operatories

Behavioral health services via telehealth

Class A pharmacy with drive-up access

Medical laboratory

20 full-time employees, as well as rotating staff from other CHDI sites

150-person capacity community room

Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid office

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas office space

College/job preparation training space for students

Tranquility garden honoring victims of the Robb Elementary shooting (in progress)

Officials hope the new health center will serve as a resource for Uvalde residents, addressing a broad range of health and wellness needs in one location.

“CHDI is the largest healthcare provider in the Uvalde region, serving 12,000 individuals in the rural area each year,” a flyer states. “Founded in 1983, CHDI is now in the top 10% of health centers nationwide for best overall clinical performance. The new health center allows CHDI to expand on its commitment to bridging social, ethnic, and economic gaps to deliver high-quality healthcare.”

It is located at 115 North Ham Lane in Uvalde.

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