Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Celebrates Grand Opening Of Expanded Newberg Wellness Center (Photo) -06/10/25

NEWBERG, OR – June 19, 2025 – Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newly renovated and expanded Newberg Wellness Center. This year, as we proudly celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are excited to mark a new achievement by opening this state-of-the-art facility. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 19, at 9:00 AM PDT at 2251 E Hancock St, Newberg, OR 97132 to celebrate this significant milestone in expanding access to comprehensive health and wellness services for the Newberg community. Programming for the event starts at 9:00 AM PDT, with the actual ribbon cutting expected at 9:45 AM PDT. The event is scheduled to conclude at 11:00 AM PDT. Local elected officials, donors, and special guests are invited, along with media outlets to capture this exciting moment.

 

The extensive renovation and expansion project has transformed the existing clinic into a state-of-the-art, sustainable wellness hub, now featuring:

• Increased Exam Rooms: Allowing Virginia Garcia to serve more patients and reduce wait times.
• Dedicated Wellness Area: Including space for exercise programs and a teaching kitchen to promote healthy lifestyles.
• Upgraded Dental Clinic and Operatories: Enhancing the quality and capacity of dental care services with the support of A-dec and Austin Family Foundation.
• Team-Based Healthcare Integration: Expanded workspace to co-locate medical providers with clinical pharmacists, mental health professionals, and community navigators, fostering seamless and holistic patient care.
• Teaching Lab Space: Providing a dedicated environment for training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• Rooftop Solar Panel System: With a focus on sustainability, the rooftop holds 150 solar panels, generating 90,000 kWh a year of clean energy—offsetting 65 tons of carbon dioxide annually -- the equivalent of planting 3,000 trees. The solar panel system was made possible by support from PGE’s Green Future Renewable Development Fund, a grant fully funded by PGE Green Future customers.

"This expansion represents a profound investment in the health of our Newberg neighbors," said Gil Munoz, CEO of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center. "We are deeply grateful to our community partners and donors for their unwavering support. This new Wellness Center will allow us to provide even more comprehensive, integrated care and empower our patients to achieve their health and wellness goals."

Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to patient access, Virginia Garcia made the bold decision to maintain clinic operations throughout the entire renovation process. "Suspending patient care was simply not an option," stated Amber Bruner, Director, Communication & Strategy. "Ensuring continuous, high-quality care for our Newberg community remained our top priority, even amidst the challenges of construction."

The ribbon-cutting ceremony will welcome esteemed political officials, major donors, and valued community partners to tour the new facility and celebrate this momentous occasion.

 

About Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center:

The Mission of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is to provide high quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farmworkers and others with barriers to receiving ​health care.​ Founded in 1975, Virginia Garcia offers a comprehensive range of medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and community health services.

 

Acknowledgement: This Newberg Wellness Center Project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $2 million with 92 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.