Banner Health is set to open its first primary care facility in Goodyear and is inviting the public to tour the facility that will fill a need in the community.

Residents can tour the new Banner Health Center Estrella, 9780 South Estrella Parkway from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 29. The Center, which is scheduled to open July 10, is designed to support high quality, convenient healthcare for the entire family.

Attendees will hear remarks by Banner Medical Group CEO Jim Brannon and Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord at 8:30 a.m., followed by a celebration including food, tours, giveaways, children’s activities and information about Banner Health facilities and services. Community members are invited to meet physicians and staff and even make an appointment.

“The new Banner Medical Center in Estrella will be a great asset for the Goodyear community,” Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord said. “This healthcare facility will benefit our residents by providing necessary primary care services for our growing population.”

Banner CEO Jim Brannon said, “We want to become part of the fabric of the community by becoming the medical home residents look to for help in keeping their families healthy. “We want it to be the place you would choose for prevention, wellness, basic and complex medical care and the advice you need to thrive with chronic health conditions.”

The medical center’s staff physicians will include family practitioners and pediatricians. Banner Health Centers accept most insurance plans. The center will be open extended hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Same-day appointments will also be available. Laboratory and X-ray services are also on-site.

Banner Health Center in Estrella services will join other comprehensive services offered throughout Banner Health system, including Banner Estrella Medical Center and specialty facilities such as Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Cardon Children’s Medical Center and Banner Concussion Center. For more information, visit www.BannerHealth.com/HealthCenterEstrella.