The Lytle Community Health Center lab room is used to collect specimens from patients in Lytle, Texas, on December 5, 2017.
This health center (HC) is a satellite clinic of Atascosa Health Center, Inc., who qualified and was approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Community Facility Direct Loan program for a direct loan of $1,450,000. The funds allowed the purchase of an existing medical office building which includes a retail pharmacy, and the relocation to the new location. The Lytle Community HC once operated out of two of several adjoining retail suites and a diner in a single building. The new facility is approximately 8,500 square feet, has 10 additional medical exam rooms, and includes a spacious parking lot. Design and remodeling of select areas improved the efficiency in the work areas of providers and staff; and added an adjoining autoclave room to sterilize tools; a lab procedure room, vaccine storage area, and improved access and privacy in the large patient waiting area. The facility also includes office space for behavioral health and WIC services on a permanent basis. The loan is for 40 years at 2.7500% percent. This loan serves a population of 44,911. USDA Photo by Lance Cheung. Original public domain image from Flickr