Peak Vista Breaks Ground On New Health Center (Photo) -09/01/21
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September 7, 2021
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Peak Vista Community Health Centers (Peak Vista) will break ground on the Peak Vista Community Health Center Downtown on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The health center is located at the corner of S. Tejon St. and E. Las Vegas St. and is scheduled to open in early 2022.
The Peak Vista Community Health Center Downtown will provide medical, dental, behavioral health and care coordination services to those experiencing homelessness, at risk of experiencing homelessness and other members of the community.
GE Johnson is the contractor for the construction of the new health center, following the designs of the local firm, RTA Architects.
Media Opportunity (Photos and Interviews)
WHO:
- Peak Vista Leadership
- Jack Briggs, President and CEO of Springs Rescue Mission
- Members of GE Johnson Construction
- Mayor John Suthers
WHEN: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
- Interviews:
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 2
- With Dr. Lisa Ramey, Interim President and CEO, Chief Medical and Dental Officer
- At Peak Vista Academy location, 3205 N. Academy or via teleconference
- 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7
- On location - 111 E Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 2
- Groundbreaking Ceremony:
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: 111 E Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
About Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit organization providing exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education. Celebrating 50 years of community health service, Peak Vista offers primary medical, integrated behavioral health and dental care services. We proudly serve over 93,000 patients annually through 28 outpatient centers in Colorado’s Pikes Peak and East Central regions. To learn more about Peak Vista, visit www.peakvista.org.