Aberdeen Health West Medical Clinic Grand Opening
Senator Mike Crapo was the guest of honor and officially cut the ribbon marking the opening of the new Health West Medical Clinic in Aberdeen. The groundbreaking for the clinic occurred last summer, and the building was completed in August of this year. The new clinic was made possible by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA Rural Development Community Facility program, as well as numerous contributions from local individuals and businesses. Since the opening of the clinic on August 9th there have been 400 patient visits. Health West in Aberdeen will offer a variety of services including prenatal care. Idaho State University residency students participate in training at the clinic each Friday to help meet the need for women’s health care. There is enough on-site and traveling staff to service up to 40 people per day at the clinic. The clinic has 3,300 square feet on the main floor and offers a play area for children. Health West provides service to all regardless of ability to pay. Free and discounted prescriptions are also available through Health West. Great Rift Business Development Organization Director, Kristen Jensen, is also excited about the clinic. “Quality healthcare in a modern facility is an asset to a community, and the new clinic will serve as a catalyst for growth in the small, rural town of Aberdeen.” The clinic is open year round, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
