August 05, 2025
Denver Health is grateful that city leaders supported the health care system’s request to include investment for rebuilding the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center in the Vibrant Denver bond package. The plan, shaped by the community, asks voters to support $20 million to upgrade health services at the nearly 60-year-old clinic.
The Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center is one of the health system’s busiest clinics, with more than 85,000 patient visits last year. It is named after the first Latino member of the Denver City Council.
“The Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center has been a trusted source of care for families for more than half a century,” Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne said. “We value the support of city leaders and Denver voters for their recognition of the vital role our health system has in the health of the city and its residents.”
This patient-centered clinic welcomes residents from across the city and offers essential services such as internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral health, dental health, pharmacy and laboratory. The new clinic will add physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology and expanded dental and primary care services.
Construction will begin in November, and the new clinic is set to open in late 2027. The total cost of the clinic is $115 million. Denver Health will pay for the remaining cost through philanthropy and other capital funding.
