University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health has opened a new primary care facility in Bel Air.

The Danny and Gail Jones Primary Care facility is a 20,000-square-foot space at 542 MacPhail Road in the MacPhail Crossing Shopping Center next to Weis Markets.

UM UCH renovated the space formerly occupied by Dick’s Sporting Goods to meet a growing need for primary care services in the county, the hospital said in a news release.

“This site represents a significant investment in the care of our community,” Aaron Rabinowitz, the new president, said in a news release.

According to Rabinowitz, the hospital invested $6.1 million in the space. It will have 16 providers on-site and advanced tools such as digital charting and AI-assisted documentation.

“We’re proud to offer comprehensive and personalized services close to home that support every stage of wellness,” Shirelle Handshaw, assistant vice president of operations for the Upper Chesapeake Medical Group, said in the release. “From annual exams and same-day sick visits to chronic condition management and preventive care, our expanded team and modern primary care facility make this a destination for building healthier individuals.”

Last year, UM UCH received its largest philanthropic donation, $20 million, from Danny and Gail Jones, owners of Jones Junction automotive, to support behavioral health, mental health and primary care programs. In addition to the newly added Bel Air office, Danny and Gail Jones Primary Care offices are in Aberdeen, Abingdon, Bel Air North, Forest Hill and Havre de Grace.

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