News Release

ALBION — A ribbon cutting and public tours will celebrate the opening of a Bowen Health Clinic in Albion at 11:30 .m. Thursday, March 14.

Co-located with the outpatient office at 101 E. Park Drive, the new clinic will continue Bowen Center’s move toward integrating physical health care with mental health care and addiction recovery services for patients, no matter their ability to pay.

“We are so excited to add primary care to our mental health, behavioral health, addiction recovery, and life skills coaching services in Noble County,” said Amy Johnson, director of Bowen Center – Albion. “The addition of primary care allows us to expand accessibility and reduce stigma. We have an amazing team that truly cares about everyone we are privileged to serve. And our integrative care approach is helping people live their best lives longer.”

Understanding that an integrative health care model could improve and extend lives, Bowen Center began adding primary care services at its existing locations in 2020. By April 11, all Bowen Center locations will offer primary health care in addition to their mental health services.

“Unfortunately, there is a stigma associated with mental health care, and in rural communities where everyone knows everyone else, it makes it much harder to reach people who need the care but may not want to be seen at a mental health care office,” said Rob Ryan, Bowen Center president and chief executive officer. “By adding primary care to our services, no one will know if you are there for a nasty cold or a therapy session. And by having an integrative health care team working together to provide each patient with the best care possible, that will improve and extend lives.”

The public is welcome to attend the ribbon cutting and to tour the facility. There will also be light refreshments and giveaways.

Bowen Health Clinic welcomes Medicaid, and no one is turned away for an inability to pay. To make an appointment, call (800) 342-5653.