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New two‑story clinic will help close critical care gaps in Pasadena

HOUSTON, TX (April 1, 2026) – Pasadena will take a major step toward expanding health care access on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with the grand opening of the new Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic. The two‑story, 37,000‑plus‑square‑foot facility is designed to bring comprehensive, affordable care under one roof in a community where nearly one in three residents lacks health insurance and child uninsured rates are more than double the national average. This event will mark the opening of a clinic designed to deliver comprehensive care under one roof for Pasadena families.

This milestone is made possible through Legacy Community Health’s long‑standing partnership with Houston Methodist and a transformational gift of more than $50 million supporting new health facilities in both Pasadena and Acres Homes. Leadership from both organizations, along with elected officials and community partners, will join to celebrate the opening.

 

WHAT:

Grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic

 

WHO:

• Robert Palussek, CEO, Legacy Community Health
• Marc Boom, President and CEO, Houston Methodist
• Thomas Schoenbein, Mayor, City of Pasadena
• Ray Purser, VP Government Affairs & Public Relations, Legacy Community Health
• Cristina Womack, President and CEO, Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
• Ryan Martin, Chair, Legacy Community Health Board

 

WHEN:

Thursday, April 23, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Program begins at 9:15 a.m.

 

 

WHERE:

Legacy Pasadena Southmore Clinic

1951 Southmore Avenue

Pasadena, TX 77502

 

Parking details to be provided.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The new two‑story clinic—designed by Kirksey Architects and built by Harvey Cleary Builders—will significantly expand access to essential, family‑centered care for the Pasadena-area community. Services include adult and pediatric primary care, OB/GYN, behavioral health, X‑ray imaging, wraparound support services, and, beginning in late summer 2026, on‑site dental and pharmacy services.

Pasadena faces some of the most pressing health challenges in the region: nearly one in three residents lacks health insurance, and the child uninsured rate is more than double the national average. By bringing comprehensive, affordable care together under one roof, the new clinic will help close these longstanding gaps and improve access for families who have historically faced barriers to consistent health services.

The clinic will also serve as the new home of the Houston Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program, which is moving from Legacy San Jacinto to Legacy Pasadena Southmore. The program brings physician trainees on‑site to support patient care, expand clinical capacity, and strengthen continuity of care for Pasadena families.

 

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About Houston Methodist

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. The health system consists of nine hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the Texas Medical Center, seven community hospitals and one long-term acute care hospital throughout the Greater Houston metropolitan area. Houston Methodist also includes a research institute; a comprehensive residency program; international patient services; freestanding comprehensive care, emergency care and imaging centers; and outpatient facilities. Houston Methodist employs more than 35,000 people. In 2025, Houston Methodist had nearly 2.5 million outpatient visits and more than 151,000 admissions. Learn more: houstonmethodist.org.

 

About Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health is a full-service health care system comprised of more than 60 locations in the Texas Gulf Coast region offering primary and specialty care, as well as pharmacy services. For over 40 years, Legacy has been innovating the ways we provide comprehensive, quality health care services to individuals, families, and communities in need. As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas and a United Way-affiliated agency since 1990, Legacy ensures its services and programs are open to all, regardless of the ability to pay—without judgment or exception. To learn more, visit www.legacycommunityhealth.org.