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This is a rendering of of the front of the proposed development called Ministry Park. \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\nMethodist Healthcare Ministries\u2019 new real estate initiative will provide critical lodging and support for patients traveling for specialized care<\/p>\n
Rendering of Ministry Park<\/p>\n
This is a rendering of of the front of the proposed development called Ministry Park. \u00b7 GlobeNewswire Inc. <\/p>\n
San Antonio, TX, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.\u00a0(MHM)\u00a0announced\u00a0today\u00a0the development of Ministry Park, a transformative initiative designed to\u00a0enhance\u00a0access to care and\u00a0elevate an\u00a0experience of\u00a0renewal\u00a0for patients, staff,\u00a0and residents\u00a0of\u00a0the South Texas Medical Center.<\/p>\n
Located on approximately\u00a016 acres\u00a0in the heart of the South Texas Medical Center\u2014bounded by Wurzbach Road, Floyd Curl Drive, and Medical Drive\u2014Ministry Park\u00a0is being built to\u00a0serve as a long-term resource for community benefit. The development\u00a0represents\u00a0a significant step forward in advancing health equity by\u00a0removing affordable lodging as a barrier to care.<\/p>\n
Ministry Park was envisioned by MHM\u2019s Board of Directors as a strategic investment aligned with the organization\u2019s mission of serving humanity to honor God. The initiative reflects MHM\u2019s commitment to improving the wellness of the least served by addressing a barrier that prevents patients from receiving it.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an exciting development for the South Texas Medical Center\u00a0that will create a place of restoration and hope for those traveling to\u00a0the area for much needed care, as well as those working and living in the area,\u201d said Jaime Wesolowski, President & CEO of MHM. \u201cMinistry Park will help make the Medical Center\u2019s renowned services more accessible to patients and families traveling long distances for specialized\u00a0care.\u201d<\/p>\n
To bring this vision to life, MHM established MHM\u00a0Realco,\u00a0a\u00a0faith-based,\u00a0mission-driven real estate\u00a0company\u00a0harnessing MHM\u2019s resources to create places in which all can thrive.\u00a0The new entity\u00a0is\u00a0responsible for\u00a0planning, development, and oversight of the property. Led by President & CEO Christian E. Oviatt, and governed by a dedicated Board of Directors, MHM\u00a0Realco\u00a0is tasked with ensuring that every aspect of the development reflects MHM\u2019s values and long-term community focus.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is more than a real estate project\u2014it\u2019s a long-term investment in community health,\u201d said Oviatt. \u201cWe are curating this property to create a place where patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the broader community can thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n
The first phase of development will include a 250+ room, dual-branded Home 2 Suites and Hilton Garden Inn designed to address the critical need for affordable lodging. Each year, thousands of patients are referred to San Antonio for specialized care\u2014often requiring extended stays that are out of reach financially for many families.\u00a0
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A defining purpose in this project is MHM\u2019s commitment to making this property available and affordable for those who need it most: a dedicated number of rooms will be offered at significantly reduced rates\u2014up to and including no cost\u2014for families who\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0financial need. The Ministry Park hotel amplifies the existing efforts of places such as the Ronald McDonald House and American Cancer Society Hope Lodge to ensure that more visitors to the South Texas Medical Center can access high-quality, affordable accommodations close to their care providers.<\/p>\n
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A second key element of the first phase of development\u00a0are\u00a0plans to include\u00a0a public park & streetscape\u00a0adjacent to\u00a0the hotel. Designed by TBG Partners, the park\u00a0would\u00a0feature\u00a015,000 square feet\u00a0of public, accessible green space \u2014 a\u00a02,400 sf\u00a0central lawn for gatherings of up to 150 people, a shaded arrival plaza, nature exploration areas, a rain garden, a water feature, and a boardwalk. The streetscape at the entrance along Wurzbach Road\u00a0would\u00a0add shade trees, pedestrian lighting, benches, and specialty paving \u2014\u00a0creating\u00a0a more walkable,\u00a0pedestrian-centered experience\u00a0to a busy medical center.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe exceptional hospital and specialty care found in the South Texas Medical Center, combined with the unparalleled and rapidly expanding research have made the Medical Center an important center for compassionate healthcare, healing and discovery,\u201d said Richard Perez,\u00a0President of the San Antonio Medical Center Foundation.\u00a0\u201cThe Ministry Park development will help fill that critical gap that still exists for affordable lodging for individuals and families facing therapy, treatment and recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n
A groundbreaking ceremony is currently being planned for August 2026 where construction timelines and\u00a0additional\u00a0project details will be announced.<\/p>\n
The hotel at Ministry Park\u00a0directly supports MHM\u2019s strategic plan\u00a0by\u00a0addressing a critical gap in affordable lodging for patients and families traveling long distances for specialized medical care not available in their home communities.\u00a0By reducing affordable lodging as a treatment barrier, the initiative aims to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities for patients who would otherwise go without critical care.<\/p>\n
Strategically\u00a0located\u00a0within the\u00a0South Texas\u00a0Medical Center,\u00a0and zoned for mixed use, Ministry Park is uniquely positioned to meet both healthcare and commercial needs.\u00a0Beyond lodging, future phases of the project will be guided by continued community engagement and best practices from medical center developments across the country.<\/p>\n
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About Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Methodist Healthcare Ministries broadens the definition of health care by providing low-cost clinical care for the uninsured and by supporting community-led efforts that improve living conditions that cause people to be sick in the first place. We use our earnings as co-owners of Methodist Healthcare to ensure that people who are\u00a0economically disadvantaged\u00a0and uninsured can live their healthiest lives. We do this by advocating for, investing\u00a0in,\u00a0and providing access to quality clinical care and addressing factors that affect health\u2014including economic mobility, supportive relationships, food security, broadband access, and safe neighborhoods.\u00a0Ultimately, we\u00a0fulfill our mission of \u201cServing Humanity to Honor God\u201d by advancing health equity so that more individuals\u00a0and\u00a0families living in the 74 counties we serve can thrive.<\/p>\n
About Methodist Healthcare Ministries\u00a0affiliate MHM\u00a0Realco\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
MHM\u00a0Realco\u00a0is a faith-based, mission-driven real estate company harnessing our resources to create places in which all can thrive.<\/p>\n
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CONTACT: Teno Villarreal Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. 2106920234 avillarreal1@mhm.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Methodist Healthcare Ministries\u2019 new real estate initiative will provide critical lodging and support for patients traveling for specialized…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":332302,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[2038,11940,55177,55178,3350,1148,28948,118770,27,29,28],"class_list":["post-332301","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-texas","tag-families","tag-medical-center","tag-methodist-healthcare-ministries","tag-mhm","tag-ministry","tag-patients","tag-south-texas-medical-center","tag-specialized-care","tag-texas","tag-texas-headlines","tag-texas-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/332301","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=332301"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/332301\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/332302"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=332301"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=332301"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=332301"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}