Willmeng Construction recently completed the new Clarence Wesley Health Center in Bylas, Arizona, a 33,000-square-foot healthcare facility that will better serve the San Carlos Apache Tribe’s Bylas community. The health center officially opened on May 16.
The Clarence Wesley Health Center provides the San Carlos Apache community with a modern medical facility that can host a broader range of vital healthcare offerings. This new facility replaces the former, smaller building, which had limited space and services and was damaged by shifting soils. The larger facility gives San Carlos Apache Healthcare the opportunity to expand and upgrade services, including the expansion of dental, pharmacy and optometry, as well as the addition of imaging services.
The facility offers comprehensive medical services, including physical therapy, imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services. The medical wing includes two nurse stations, 13 exam rooms, one exam bay, an imaging room and an ultrasound room. The dental area is equipped with five dental chairs and its own dedicated imaging services. The pharmacy features a drive-through window. Beyond medical services, the facility includes conference rooms, a small café and a healing garden.
The new CWHC, designed by Cuningham Architects, utilizes an exterior insulation finishing system providing added energy efficiency. The facility is also equipped with a backup electrical system that can power it for 96 hours. The design prioritized patient privacy, comfort and natural light. Cultural elements are woven throughout the design, and the project has been called “a major step forward” in healthcare access for tribal members.
