Monthly Campus Update
Del Puerto Pathway to Health / Paseo de Del Puerto hacia la Salud
December 19th update on the Patterson Healthcare Campus Project
December 2025 - CEO’s Message
As we close out 2025 and reflect on the year behind us, I am filled with gratitude for the community, partners, and supporters who continue to help move the Patterson healthcare campus from vision to reality.
This year brought meaningful progress toward expanding access to care on the West Side, including an important milestone this month as the District’s Board advanced the Master Plan for City review. Each step forward is the result of collaboration – from residents who have shared their input, to regional partners committed to improving health access, to providers who see the promise of delivering care closer to home.
I am especially thankful for the trust our community places in DPHCD. Many families are eager for convenient access to medical, behavioral, and senior care services, and we are proud to be the ones bringing this campus to life.
As we look ahead to the new year, our focus remains clear: continuing to work transparently, thoughtfully, and in partnership with the community to bring care closer to home for Patterson residents. On behalf of the Board and staff, I wish you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday season. We look forward to all that 2026 will bring.
— Dr. Karin Freese, CEO of Del Puerto Health Care District
DPHCD Board Sends Master Plan to City of Patterson for Approval
At our December 8 Board Meeting, the Del Puerto Health Care District Board voted to submit the Master Plan for the Patterson healthcare campus to the City of Patterson for formal review and approval, bringing us one step closer to having critically needed health care services close to home.
The approved plan features a thoughtfully designed campus focused on patient well-being, accessibility, and community connection. Green spaces, walking paths, and tree-lined streets will create a calm, park-like setting that supports healing and wellness. The campus layout makes it easy for patients to navigate between services, from the medical office building and community mental health clinic to senior living and retail amenities.
Now that its submission has been approved by the DPHCD Board, the Master Plan for the campus will be reviewed by City of Patterson staff, presented to the Patterson Planning Commission and brought to the City Council for discussion and approval in the coming months.
Site Preparation Has Begun!
We’re excited to share an important milestone for the healthcare campus: site preparation is officially underway.
This week, crews began clearing and preparing the land where the future campus will be built. This early phase of work includes activities such as site clearing and preliminary groundwork that set the stage for future construction. While this work may look simple on the surface, it represents a critical step forward in turning years of planning and community input into a reality.
We’ll continue to share updates and photos as the campus takes shape and appreciate the community’s continued interest and support as this project moves forward.
Patterson Joint Unified School District Formally Supports the Patterson Healthcare Campus
Last month, the Patterson Joint Unified School District (PJUSD) Board formalized their support of the development and construction of DPHCD’s healthcare campus, saying:
“PJUSD serves thousands of children whose families often travel long distances for basic medical and behavioral health services. The planned healthcare campus directly addresses these challenges by bringing pediatric, urgent, and mental health care closer to home, reducing missed school days, and allowing parents to stay closer to work and family responsibilities. Expanded behavioral health services for youth, including counseling and early intervention, are particularly crucial as we collaborate to promote student wellness and academic success.”
We are grateful for PJUSD’s support and look forward to not only providing critical health care services for students and their families, but also to collaborating on other health initiatives like immunization drives, health education, sports physicals, and more.
Community Engagement: Neighborhood Open House
On December 10, DPHCD invited our neighbors on the east side of Ninth Street to learn more about the healthcare campus and to provide feedback. Thank you to those who attended! We appreciate your engagement and your insights – both are critical to ensuring that this campus is built for our community, by our community. We will be hosting more community engagement events in 2026 and hope to see you there!
In the News
Our progress on the healthcare campus Master Plan was highlighted in several local outlets this month – read more:
- Modesto Bee: Patterson could have a hospital once again, amid new apartments near downtown
- Turlock Journal: Plans submitted for new health care campus on county’s westside
- Patterson Irrigator: DPHCD Board Votes to Submit Health Care Campus Master Plan to City of Patterson for Formal Review
The Master Plan submission was also highlighted by local influencer Marco on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok – we’re glad word is getting out about this big milestone for our community!
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What’s Next
In 2026, we will continue progress on the healthcare campus, including working with the City of Patterson to secure formal approval and permits. We will need community support, so please be sure that your friends and neighbors are aware of this important piece of health care infrastructure for our community – encourage them to sign up for this newsletter and learn more by visiting our website!