Following a closure due to broken pipes and subsequent damage from flooding, the Pregnancy Help Center has reopened at 1450 E. Summitry Circle in Katy, near Westgreen and Park Row.

But the new year is bringing new changes to the nonprofit – including a new name. As of January 2, the facility began doing business as Adira Clinic. “Adira” is a Hebrew word meaning “strong,” according to a spokesperson.

“For 35 years we have been the Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston. As we look to the future, the future, we recognize the need to adapt to remain relevant and impactful. The culture and landscape around us have evolved, and so must we, to effectively meet the needs o women today,” said Executive Director Kelli McAnally in an email announcing the change. “With our new name, Adira Clinic, we're focused on empowering women to choose life, especially by connecting with those who may be most concerned about the immediate, physical challenges of an unexpected pregnancy, We've found that our current name can sometimes discourage women from seeking our services, and we want to remove that barrier. Understanding that many women considering abortion see it as a healthcare decision, we are embracing our medical expertise and clinical approach to provide compassionate, professional care, and comprehensive support.”

Through this transition, the clinic will continue to offer all its services free of charge, McAnally said.

Since obtaining an ultrasound machine, the center has operated as an official medical facility, McAnally said in the email. “We carry medical insurance, have two medical directors, employ licensed medical professionals, and adhere to all regulations under our Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certificate.”

In conjunction with the new name, the organization has a new website for donors and volunteers: adirapartners.org. There is also a new website for clients at adiraclinic.org.