HORIZON CITY, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Veterans in the Horizon City area are expected to see expanded access to VA health care in the coming years after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Thursday that it has signed a lease for a new community-based outpatient clinic.<\/p>\n
The VA said on Thursday the new Horizon City, Texas, CBOC is intended to increase clinical capacity and provide more convenient and timely access to care for Veterans in the region. Construction and facility preparation are expected to be completed by 12\/31\/2027, with first patient services anticipated to begin in March 2028. <\/p>\n
The planned clinic will include about 17,640 square feet and 100 parking spaces in support of VISN 4, HSA 4.3, the El Paso, Texas, VA Health Care System.<\/p>\n
The VA said the facility will enhance access to mental health services while also improving operational efficiency and the overall Veteran experience. Planned services include mental health, primary care, and specialty services.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur mission is to provide world-class health care to our nation\u2019s heroes,\u201d said Phillip Christy, chief acquisition officer and principal executive director of the Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction. \u201cWhen a Veteran comes to VA, we must be able to give them the care they deserve, when and where they need it, and this new lease is a critical investment in meeting that mission.\u201d<\/p>\n
The VA said it remains committed to long-term, sustainable improvements in access, with a continued focus on timely care for all Veterans. <\/p>\n
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