New Immokalee clinic welcomes patients Community Health News Top News by Beverly Bidney - October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 The entrance of the Immokalee Medical Clinic. (Beverly Bidney) IMMOKALEE — The recently completed Immokalee Medical Clinic and Behavioral Health Center is open and ready for patients. The 17,160-square-foot facility opened Sept. 4. Its hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A grand opening is scheduled for Oct. 21. The facility provides ample space for adult and pediatric medical services. Some of its features include a drive-thru pharmacy, a teaching kitchen, physical therapy, dental, and the Center for Behavioral Health (CBH). Located at 850 and 860 Seminole Crossing Trail on the Immokalee Reservation, the building has separate entrances, one for the medical/dental clinic and the other for CBH and Advocacy and Guardianship Department. Immokalee clinic Lorraine Posada health head cook, community health advocate, stands in the new teaching kitchen. (Beverly Bidney) In the clinic, adult and pediatrics each have its own sick and well waiting rooms, triage room and two exam rooms. The dentist is in the office five days a week and the dental hygienist is available twice each week. Between the adult and pediatric sides of the clinic is a state-of-the-art nurses station which resembles those commonly found in hospitals. Mary Lou Alvarado, Immokalee Clinic supervisor. (Beverly Bidney) A serene glass-walled wide hallway with chairs connects the CBH wing of the building to the clinic. The space is intended for patients to take a peaceful break from treatment if they desire. Next door to the clinic is the Immokalee Public Service building, which recently became operational. The building houses fire, police, an emergency operations center/ general purpose meeting center and the public safety dispatch point. The public safety building is also built to resist storms, provide room for the growth of the Immokalee Reservation and for the modern technology necessary to provide top tier police, fire and rescue service to the reservation, according to acting executive director of public safety John Auer. Immokalee’s current fire apparatus and rescue vehicles are assigned to the facility, which has more capacity to accommodate resources used for special events. A mural of Billy Bowlegs and glimpses of Seminole life adorns the entrance to the Immokalee Medical Clinic. (Beverly Bidney) A pediatric examination room is cheerfully designed in the Immokalee Medical Clinic. (Beverly Bidney) Share on Facebook Share Share on TwitterTweet Share on Pinterest Share Share on LinkedIn Share Share on Digg Share