Author Cecilia Garcia-Akers, Incarnate Word Academy alumna and daughter of renowned Mexican-American civil rights leader Dr. Hector P. Garcia, spoke to first through fifth grade students Feb. 2 at the James R. Dougherty, Jr. Center about her new book “The Inspiring Life of Texan Hector P. Garcia.”

Garcia-Akers’ book, which chronicles her father’s journey to America, discusses Dr. Garcia’s struggles being a Latino in the U.S. Army, the difficulty he had obtaining his medical license, and his devotion toward bringing better health care and education to veterans and students for over 50 years.

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Christus Spohn held the ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony of the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Family Health Center on February 4, 2017.

Dr. Hector P. Garcia Foundation President and daughter of Dr. Hector P. Garcia, Cecilia Garcia Akers spoke at the event.

The state of the art facility provides primary care services, specialty clinics, a pharmacy and urgent care services.

The facility will have extended hours on the weekend and will provide services from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. during the week.

The new facility was conceptually designed to provide services as Dr. Garcia’s commitment was to serve all the patients regardless of their ability to pay. 

A beautiful event hosted by the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston. Because of You Campaign.