Northlake welcomed a major health‑care addition on Monday as the Children’s Health Andrews Institute of Northlake opened its doors inside the StarCenter Multisport complex. The facility brings specialized pediatric sports medicine, orthopedics, fracture and concussion care, as well as rehabilitation and performance training, directly to the community where young athletes already train and compete.
Convenient, high‑quality care for local families
“Expanding access to pediatric care starts with meeting families where they are,” said Lindsey Tyra, chief strategy officer and co‑chair of the Joint Pediatric Enterprise for Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center. “Opening our first Children’s Health Andrews Institute location in Denton County marks an important milestone in bringing comprehensive sports medicine, orthopedic and rehabilitation services closer to home.”
The new institute is staffed by a full‑time, multidisciplinary team, including on‑site physician Dr. Megan Arthur, DO, a Sports Medicine Physician with Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Arthur and her colleagues will guide patients from diagnosis through rehabilitation and return‑to‑play, ensuring children receive continuous, expert care.
Integration with an active sports hub
Located within the 225,000‑square‑foot StarCenter Multisport, the institute benefits from immediate proximity to two NHL‑regulation ice rinks, eight pickleball courts, eight basketball courts (convertible to 16 volleyball courts) and a range of other athletic facilities. This integration allows injured athletes to receive treatment and begin rehab without leaving the venue where they practice.
Dan Stuchal, COO of StarCenter Properties, highlighted the partnership: “The opening of Children’s Health Andrews Institute Northlake is an important step in our longstanding relationship with Children’s Health. Together, we’ve created a destination where athletes and families can participate in the sports they love while also having access to specialized care and resources that support their health and well‑being.”
Broader impact on the region
The institute joins the Children’s Health StarCenter network, which added the Northlake location in March as its eighth facility. By extending pediatric sports‑medicine services throughout Denton County, the center aims to reduce travel time for families, lower the burden of seeking specialist care, and keep young athletes healthy and active.
Local residents have already expressed enthusiasm. Parents appreciate the convenience of receiving top‑tier care in a familiar setting, and coaches anticipate smoother injury management for their teams. The addition also supports the broader mission of the StarCenter complex, which recently welcomed the Texas Scorpions semi‑pro ice hockey team and opened the upscale Shark Club sports bar.
Looking ahead
Children’s Health plans to continue expanding its pediatric specialty footprint across North Texas, reinforcing its commitment to family‑centered health services. The Northlake Andrews Institute represents a tangible step toward that vision, offering a model where medical expertise and athletic facilities coexist for the benefit of the community.
For more information about the new institute, visit the Children’s Health Andrews Institute website.
Original reporting: Cross Timbers Gazette — read the source article.
