UC Davis Folsom Medical Care Clinic set to open soon

The Folsom community will soon enjoy yet another healthcare option; the UC Davis Folsom Medical Care Clinic recently celebrated its upcoming opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Folsom city officials, along with healthcare officials and other community members, took part to officially welcome the city's newest care facility. The 114,000 square-foot center, located at 14264 Innovation Drive near Highway 50 and E. Bidwell, will open for patients Sept. 2. The center will offer primary and specialty care along with new infusion and radiology services and is intended to serve people in Folsom, El Dorado Hills and other surrounding areas. The three-story center is the first on the Folsom Center for Health campus. The new facility consolidates three existing UC Davis Health facilities in Folsom and adds additional services. In addition to primary and specialty care, it will also offer cancer treatments in a state-of-the-art infusion center, and expanded radiology options, including MRI, CT and bone density scans. "This is a historic moment for healthcare in our region," said Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Care Debbie Aizenberg. "This will become a one-stop shop for many patients as they navigate between their primary care, specialty care, imaging and labs, and it will allow for better collaboration amongst providers." The $171 million facility will also offer pediatric and family medicine care as well as cardiology, neurology, hematology and oncology, sports medicine and much more. Folsom Mayor Sarah Aquino and other city officials joined the ribbon cutting to highlight the importance of the new facility to the region. "This is a big day for Folsom. This new UC Davis facility is more than just a beautiful building — it's a major investment in the health and wellbeing of our residents," Aquino said. "UC Davis Health is bringing top-tier care right to our doorstep while supporting local jobs and partnerships. We're excited about what this means for Folsom today and for generations to come." The clinic's design reflects a strong connection to nature and healing, according to hospital officials. Each area of the light-filled building is themed around different native plants, such as milkweed, lupine and poppies. Artwork fills the space, including photographs by the clinic director. Patients and staff can take a break or share a meal at the outdoor tables, and children can enjoy a new playground outside the facility. Infusion center patients can look out onto a garden reflecting the natural biome of the area while receiving treatment. Additional facilities are planned on the Folsom Center for Health campus as the health system adapts to the needs of the community, according to a statement from hospital officials. The health system is on track to open 1 million square feet of new development in the Sacramento area this year.