Amarillo’s North Heights Medical Clinic Could Close Without Community Support

Amarillo is a great city with great history. One of Amarillo's oldest and most established neighborhoods is North Heights. The area that runs along NE 24th and Dumas Drive has deep family roots and families that have been in the neighborhood for generations. One of the biggest needs of the area was medical care closer to home, and now that may be at risk of closing.

For years, residents of North Heights said they needed medical care closer to home, and the North Heights Medical Clinic (HNMC) opened in the Hamlet Shopping Center at 2650 Dumas Drive in June 2024 to meet that need.

For years, residents of North Heights said they needed medical care closer to home, and the North Heights Medical Clinic (NHMC)

Why North Heights Needed This Clinic

Many of the reasons for the opening of the clinic included the need for accessible healthcare. For those families in North Heights, arranging transportation to get across town for a doctor's appointments includes changing work schedules, arranging for a ride, paying for a ride, or relying on limited public transportation. So the need for a medical clinic close to home was a must.

North Heights Medical Clinic's Honest Message To The Community

NHMC recently took to their Facebook page with honesty and transparency. The post wasn't just a business update; it was a community moment. The post reflected transparency, honesty, and genuine care for the community.

NHMC said that it opened after community members asked for healthcare that was close to their homes. They continued saying that if they don't have more patients coming through the doors, they are at risk of closing the doors.

A glance at their reviews shows that the clinic is almost 5 stars.

After opening less than two years ago, this clinic may no longer be available to residents of the north side of Amarillo. The clinic opened because North Heights neighbors needed medical care close to home.

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The fact is, their patient numbers are too low. Without more patients, it will be virtually impossible for the clinic to be sustainable. Please note that this risk of closure isn't about mismanagement; it's about a lack of patients.

Unfortunately, we all know medical care is expensive even with insurance, but NHMC does its best to make healthcare affordable for everyone, not just those with insurance.

How Residents Can Help Keep North Heights Medical Clinic Open

• Schedule an appointment if you need medical care, especially if you have been putting it off.
• They even accept walk-ins, in case you didn't have time to make an appointment.
• Share their post on your social media and help get the word out
• Share with your family, friends, and neighbors about the clinic. Even after 2 years, some might not know it is in the community.

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What Closure Would Mean For North Heights

If NHMC closes, North Heights residents are back to longer drives, transportation issues, and more missed appointments.  This will make it harder for neighbors to get the health care they need.