Abilene Veterans soon to receive new state-ofthe-art health clinic

Abilene, Texas — West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) is thrilled to announce the signing of a new lease for a state-of-the-art facility that will house the Abilene Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). This new 35,000-plus square foot building, located at 5602 Health Center Dr, Abilene, TX, marks a significant upgrade from the current 11,000 square foot clinic, reflecting our commitment to serving the rapidly growing Veteran population in West Texas.

The search for a suitable location has been extensive, lasting more than a year, as we sought a space that could adequately respond to the increasing needs of our veterans. This new facility is not only larger, but also significantly enhanced with modern facilities and services that were not available at the current location.

“Our team has been working tirelessly to secure a location that can provide our Veterans with the comprehensive care they deserve,” said Executive Medical Center Director Keith Bass. “The new Abilene CBOC is a major step forward in expanding our service capabilities. It will be equipped to offer more specialty care services, advanced radiology, and other vital support services.”

The existing structure, having previously been a medical building, will greatly shorten the time needed to make needed upgrades and refurbishments. The new clinic’s design and refurbishment plans are being developed in collaboration with the lessor and a team of expert planners and architects. Rehabilitation of the existing structure is expected to commence soon, with the process estimated to take approximately 18 months. The anticipated opening of the clinic is in early 2026...