ESD #1 holds ribbon cutting for new urgent care clinic

The official ribbon cutting was held last Friday to introduce the Urgent Care facility to the community. Cutting the ribbon is ESD#1 Board President Cathy Sunday


NORTHEAST — Dignitaries, ESD staff and board, and first responders gathered last Friday at the new Urgent Care facility on Aldine-Bender, to participate in the official Ribbon Cutting and the opening of the ESD#1 medical clinic, dispatch center, ambulance and emergency center.

The ribbon cutting was hosted by the North Houston-Greenspoint Chamber, now known as the Houston Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce.

Tours of the facility followed the ribbon cutting. About 100 visitors were impressed with the large and comprehensive services housed in the new building on Aldine-Bender. In addition to about 12 ambulances, the building houses repair and maintenance shops, medical facilities including exam, treatment and imaging rooms and equipment, as well as supply rooms, offices, training rooms, kitchen and other support services.

Other functions housed in the building include the Sheriff’s SWAT team and auxiliary, with room for their armored cars and other special vehicles. Paved areas also accommodate a helicopter when required for transfers.

The Urgent Care Clinic has expanded its hours, to serve the community for emergency health care, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week.