UC Davis Health celebrated a transformative moment in its expansion into the community on Friday, cutting the ribbon on its new Folsom Medical Care Clinic — a $182 million facility that leaders described as a promise to deliver world-class health care directly to one of California’s fastest-growing communities.
The three-story, 114,000-square-foot facility at 14264 Innovation Drive is the first completed building on the planned UC Davis Health Folsom Center for Health campus. Its doors will open to patients on Sept. 2, consolidating three existing clinics into one hub while introducing a host of new specialty services never before available in the city.
“This moment represents something I’ve been passionate about throughout my career,” said Chief Medical Officer for Ambulatory Care Debbie Aizenberg. “When I started practicing at UC Davis Health as an otolaryngologist head and neck surgeon, I was one of the first specialists that went out to the Placer Center for Health in Rocklin. I still remember the profound sense of gratitude our patients expressed at having UC Davis Health care close to their home. “
“The Folsom Medical Care Clinic is more than walls and windows, although the windows are absolutely beautiful. It’s a promise to deliver world-class care — how our patients need it and where they need it,” Aizenberg continued. “Instead of expecting patients to come to us, we are bringing our expertise to them here. We are not just relocating existing services; we have dramatically expanded our services available to Folsom families.”Aizenberg listed valued services like primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, and cardiology, along with new capabilities including a “beautiful infusion center where we provide infusion therapy,” comprehensive cancer care, adult and pediatric ear, nose and throat surgery, orthopedic services, and a world-class state-of-the-art imaging center.
“When patients don’t have to drive long distances or take significant time out of work to get the care they need, we know they’re going to seek their care earlier and that truly can make the biggest difference on their lives,” she said. “This is just the beginning. As the first phase of the Folsom Master Plan, we are building a foundation that will grow and adapt to serve this community’s needs for generations to come.”
Senior Vice President and Associate Chief Operating Officer for Ambulatory Care Services Christina Mintner called the clinic “a testament to what can be achieved when vision meets dedication and collaboration.”
“There is not one department in UC Davis Health that did not contribute to this vision,” she said. “This is the third ambulatory site we’ve opened this year, actually the third in the four months I’ve been here.”
She described the other facilities: “We opened our C Street Clinic in May, a new site for our non-cancer infusions and our advanced psychiatric therapeutic clinic that offers treatment for depression. Our state-of-the-art 48X complex opened in July and is one of the largest same-day surgery centers in the nation, with 14 operating rooms, over 80 recovery rooms, radiology, lab, and more than 110 clinical exam and procedure rooms. It’s truly outstanding. With C Street, 48X, Folsom, as well as a new campus parking structure and the opening of a new research facility center called Aggie Square, the team here has added 1.2 million square feet of new space within a twelve-month period.”
Listing specialties, Mintner joked, “It would actually be easier if I just told you what isn’t going to be here, but it really isn’t much.” She then named internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, oncology and infusion, orthopedics and sports medicine, cardiology, ENT, general surgery, OB, eye care, behavioral health, rheumatology, endocrinology, urology, vascular, neurology, nephrology, lab, imaging, and a teaching kitchen.
Medical Director for the Community Physicians Group Dr. Allen Hall praised the project’s planning process, sharing his personal experience as part of the design team.
“When I was first invited to be part of this project, I was just a bit overwhelmed at first because of the scope of the decisions we had to make,” Hall said. “We got into discussions about how this facility should be oriented, picking out materials for the exterior and interior, and even picking color schemes. My favorite part was actually the selection of artwork and sculptures, even though my art experience was very limited — that’s where the stress came from. These feelings were diminished significantly because of the experienced project leaders we had.”
Hall added, “By providing routine care in the community here, we will reserve the use of the Sacramento campus for more complex care needs. This is a really good model for Folsom as well as some other communities I will not mention right now.”
Mayor Sarah Aquino called it “an exciting and important day for the City of Folsom” and noted that it was “especially meaningful” for Council Member Barbara Leary, “a very proud but retired UC Davis Health nurse practitioner.” Aquino also presented Aizenberg with a certificate and “a little bit of Folsom swag,” as Aquino described the gift.
“With an investment of over $182 million, this new medical campus brings high-quality, world-class care directly to Folsom residents,” Aquino said. “It also supports our local economy through job creation, local hiring, and expanded health care access close to home. This facility is really a gift of time to Folsom residents.”
UC Davis Health leaders also outlined next steps for the new clinic. They plan to continue outreach and recruitment for compassionate, well-trained primary care doctors and specialists to support the growing region. Patient experience and satisfaction will be closely monitored and evaluated as the clinic begins operations, with an initial review scheduled for three months from opening. The health system will also plan for future expansion phases in alignment with the master plan, conducting annual reviews, while maintaining collaboration with Folsom city officials and community partners. The clinic will support and participate in Folsom’s Community Service Day on Sept. 20, and UC Davis Health will track and report on the local economic impact, job creation, and hiring outcomes, with a report due in six months.
As the ribbon was cut, Aizenberg closed by saying: “This building is a symbol of our commitment to delivering compassionate, customized care where it’s needed most in the community. Together we’ve created a space that will serve patients and families for generations to come. And now, with deep gratitude and great excitement, we’re going to mark this moment the way it deserves — by cutting the ribbon and officially opening the medical care clinic.”
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