Expanded Bastrop Health Center Brings Pediatric Care Closer to Home
For 11 years, Olga Montano has trusted CommUnityCare Health Centers with her health care. She received prenatal care at the Bastrop Health Center during her pregnancy, and now, as a new mom, she’s grateful she can bring her daughter to the same clinic.
“It’s really convenient because it’s close by, and I don’t have to drive all the way to Austin,” said Montano, a Bastrop resident and longtime patient. “Being able to bring my daughter here too means we can both get care in the same place, and I can schedule appointments quickly if something comes up.”
That convenience is the result of a recent expansion at the CommUnityCare Bastrop Health Center, where pediatric services now operate alongside women’s health care. The expansion reflects a commitment to provide continuous, comprehensive care for families in a region that has historically faced limited access to health care and other essential resources.
The project expanded the clinic into adjacent commercial space, adding five pediatric exam rooms, one additional women’s health exam room, and on-site financial eligibility services. Renovations created a unified, 3,605-square-foot clinic with a shared entrance and centralized waiting area designed to offer a more streamlined, family-friendly experience.
“This is a very unique opportunity to care for families from the very beginning,” said Monica Thint, MD, pediatrician at the Bastrop Health Center. “Having obstetric and pediatric care in the same location allows us to build relationships during pregnancy and continue caring for babies after they’re born. That kind of continuity supports prevention, early intervention, and healthier outcomes across a child’s life.”
Families no longer need to navigate multiple systems or travel 30 to 45 minutes to Austin for pediatric appointments. Instead, they can access trusted providers close to home, reducing barriers such as transportation challenges, time away from work and missed school. For first-time parents like Montano, that reassurance makes a meaningful difference.
“Being able to ask questions and talk to a provider I trust makes a big difference,” she said.
The expansion of pediatric services at the Bastrop Health Center reflects the broader mission of CommUnityCare Health Centers to strengthen the health and well-being of the communities it serves. By investing in local access and building care around families, the organization continues to support long-term health in Bastrop.
Bastrop Health Center Tours
Community members interested in seeing the expanded space and learning more about services are invited to attend upcoming Bastrop Health Center tours on April 20 and May 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.
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