Community Health Center Brings a New Chapter of Healing and Hope in Uvalde 

On July 28, the Centene Foundation and Superior HealthPlan, in partnership with Community Health Development, Inc. (CHDI), celebrated the opening of a new $16 million community health center in Uvalde, Texas. 

 

Uvalde ribbon-cutting ceremony

Spanning 16,000 square feet, the center offers primary care, dental services, behavioral health via telehealth, a full-service pharmacy, and a community room for events and outreach. It also includes space for legal aid, youth mentorship, and college and career readiness programs. 

The center was born from a shared commitment to support Uvalde in the wake of the Robb Elementary School tragedy. With more than $8 million in funding from Centene Foundation and Superior, the center is designed to be a place of healing, resilience, and community connection. 

“We've been part of the Uvalde community for more than 20 years and today serve nearly one in four people in the county. The opening of this health center reflects a long-standing commitment to improving care," said Centene Chief Executive Officer, Sarah M. London. "This center was designed to fill critical gaps in our healthcare system, and I believe it will make a lasting impact on the health and future of Uvalde – which is what our mission is all about.” 

Along with healthcare and other support services, the center will also host regular meetings and events organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas as well as Team Uvalde. The center will also feature a tranquility garden in honor of the Robb Elementary victims. 

“We’re incredibly proud to open this new health center for the people of Uvalde,” said CHDI CEO Mayela Castañon. “In response to what happened in our community, this health center became one of our top priorities and a vital step in our ongoing mission to support healing and build a stronger, healthier future for Uvalde.”