A proposed medical complex in northeast Austin could bring healthcare services closer to low-income patients and people experiencing homelessness, Central Health announced last week.
The $90.5 million facility aims to fill healthcare gaps in northeast Austin with clinical, pharmacy, recovery and rehabilitation services, KXAN reports.
Central Health’s board approved issuing certificates of obligation to buy northeast Austin buildings for the new public medical complex. The approval authorizes the Travis County hospital district to issue debt for the project.
Central Health said the new complex “will fill critical gaps in care.” It will include:
- clinical space
- pharmacy services
- a short-term detoxification center for substance-use and alcohol-use disorders
- 50 respite care beds for people experiencing homelessness and recovering from previous hospital visits. Read more.
