Local officials held a ceremony for Esperanza Health Centers’ new medical clinic in Brighton Park. The $17.2 million state-of-the-art facility will provide primary healthcare to area residents when it opens early next year. Under construction at 4700 S. California Ave., the two-story, 26,100-square-foot complex will provide high-quality healthcare for low-income residents regardless of economic circumstances, with an emphasis on maternal and child health services. City support includes $10 million in New Markets Tax Credits from the Chicago Development Fund to support construction costs. The center will have 30 exam rooms, a pharmacy, laboratory services, and specialty care resources, as well as a community room, teaching kitchen, garden and playground. In addition to providing access to health care for a medically underserved population, the center will partner with local schools to become a wellness resource for students and families. Mujeres Latinas en Acción, a bilingual organization that empowers Latina women and their families, will provide wellness, social services, and recreational opportunities on site.