If you haven’t been to the Affinia Healthcare health center in the Soulard neighborhood recently, you’re in for a treat.

Affinia Healthcare is holding an Open House Monday, September 8 to welcome patients and community members to the recently renovated health center. The new site has been reconfigured and touts new patient waiting and pharmacy areas, additional exam rooms, and building signage, as well as other improvements. 

In addition to the new building features, the site has new leadership, veteran Affinia Healthcare nurse and clinical leader, Gwennita Watson. Watson is a registered nurse who has worked with Affinia Healthcare for 10 years, serving in a variety of roles. Recently selected to lead the Lemp health center as its Clinic Director, Watson previously worked as the organization’s Staff Health & Wellness Coordinator.  

“We’re so proud to reintroduce this health center to the South St. Louis community,” said Dr. Kendra Holmes, Affinia Healthcare President & CEO. “We listened to our community and paid attention to what services were in high demand at this location. The Soulard neighborhood embodies the richness and diversity of St. Louis and we consider it an honor to serve the community. Under Ms. Watson’s compassionate and knowledgeable leadership, the renovated health center is well positioned to meet the changing needs of families and neighbors.”  

The diverse service offerings at the Lemp Avenue site include: women’s health, pediatrics, family medicine, radiology, pharmacy, dental care, behavioral health, and WIC services. Patients can also receive assistance with Medicaid applications.  

In addition to these services, the Lemp Avenue health center is home to Affinia Healthcare’s Convenience (formerly urgent) Care. The Convenience Care takes walk-in appointments for a variety of needs including asthma care, vaccinations and immunizations, physicals, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, colds & flu, and more.   

The Open House is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, Sept. 8 at 2220 Lemp Avenue. There will be giveaways, free health resources, refreshments, and other information. The Open House is free and open to the community.  

For more information, visit the Affinia Healthcare website, www.affiniahealthcare.org.