$198 Million and 5 Major Projects: UMC Off-Campus Expansion Update

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is moving forward with several off-campus projects funded by the UMC Bond program, totaling $198,287,950. These projects are designed to bring more healthcare services closer to the communities that need them, including emergency care, specialized outpatient services, and senior health.

Geriatric Health Center

Location: I-10 & Raynolds Street
Project Manager: Hammes
Architect of Record: Carl Daniel (Local) / Page Stantec
Key Milestones:
- Project manager contract executed: October 2025
- Architect contract executed: November 2025
- Current phase: Architectural Planning (February 2026)

Horizon Health Center & Emergency Department

Location: Intersection of Eastlake Blvd & Kenazo Ave (25 acres)
Land Acquisition: Closed December 19, 2025
Project Manager: Hammes
Architect of Record: Grace Design Studio / ASA (Local)
Key Milestones:
- Project manager contract executed: October 2025
- Architect contract executed: November 2025
- Current phase: Architectural Planning (February 2026)

West Emergency Department / Urgent Care

Location: 6600 N Desert Blvd.
Project Manager: Hammes
Architect of Record: Carl Daniel (Local) / Page Stantec
Key Milestones:
- Project manager contract executed: October 2025
- Architect contract executed: November 2025
- Current phase: Architectural Planning (January 2026)

West Ambulatory Surgical Center (Operating & Procedure / Endoscopy Rooms)

Location: Resler Drive & Canyon Creek (Private Drive)
Land Acquisition: 5.16 acres, closed January 6, 2026
Project Manager: Hammes
Architect of Record: Carl Daniel (Local) / Page Stantec
Key Milestones:
- Project manager contract executed: October 2025
- Architect contract executed: November 2025
- Current phase: Architectural Planning (February 2026)

East Clinic Rehab

Location: 1521 Joe Battle Blvd.
Project Manager: Hammes
Architect of Record: MNK (Local) / Marmon Mok
Key Milestones:
- Project manager contract executed: October 2025
- Architect contract executed: November 2025
- Design complete: February 2026
- Current phase: General Contractor RFP (February 2026)
- General contractor RFP: Estimated February 2026