Courtesy Photo From left to right, pediatrician Leah Conboy, child and adolescent psychiatrist Adrienne Westphal, and pediatric nurse practitioner Mari Anderson gather to check progress on the construction of the new Alcona Health Center-Alpena Pediatrics building located on U.S.-23 North.

Alcona Health Center is constructing a new, 6,400-square-foot health care building in Alpena, adjacent to the Health Center’s existing campus on U.S.-23 North.

The new building will be home to Alcona Health Center-Alpena Pediatrics.

Medical and behavioral health services will be provided at the new building with pediatrician Leah Conboy, Mari Anderson, pediatric nurse practitioner, and child/adolescent psychiatrist Adrienne Westphal moving to the new space upon its completion.

“We are thrilled to announce that construction of the new building that will serve as the new home for Alcona Health Center-Alpena Pediatrics is on schedule for completion in early 2024,” said Nancy Spencer, CEO of Alcona Health Center. “The facility will support the growing demand for pediatric health care services in the area and provide ample space to accommodate new patients.”

With both medical and behavioral health services available under one roof, the building is being constructed with the goals of making access to pediatric care easier and to enhance coordination of care for children using both services. The building will also allow for a better patient experience, with the interior being created as a child-friendly, comfortable space.

“The construction of this new facility is a testament to Alcona Health Center’s commitment to providing the best possible care,” Spencer said. “The project is a big undertaking, but we are not just investing in a building. We are investing in the health and wellness of our youth, and in essence the future of our community.”

Alcona Citizens for Health Inc. is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center. This year, Alcona Citizens for Health Inc. health center project received $845,411 of federal assistance, which is estimated as constituting 50.7% of project costs. Of total project costs for this year, Alcona Citizens for Health Inc. estimates 49.3% will be financed with nongovernmental sources.