Bowen Center has changed its name to Bowen Health. A facility in Columbia City is shown. Photo provided.

News Release

WARSAW — Starting Tuesday, Oct. 1, Bowen Health is the new name for Bowen Center.

The new name reflects the organization’s mission and commitment to delivering comprehensive health care to northern Indiana, according to a news release. Bowen Health’s core mission is to serve the underserved, and no one is turned away because of an inability to pay.

“We started in 1961 as Four County Mental Health Clinic, and in the 1970s, we became Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services in honor of Indiana’s first two-term governor,” said Dr. Rob Ryan, Bowen Health president and chief executive officer. “It didn’t take long to realize the community felt most comfortable just calling us Bowen Center, and that’s the name we’ve stayed with for over 40 years.

“But, in the last five years, we have seen extraordinary growth, and we knew we had to change to meet the needs of our patients. Many individuals living with mental illness do not prioritize their physical health and, as a result, have a shorter lifespan. So, in 2020, we began including physical health in our locations to add to our mental health, addiction recovery, and skills coaching services. Soon we will add dentistry, optometry, and other specialties. With these changes, Bowen Health better describes who we’ve become and where we’re heading,” said Ryan.

With locations and programs in more than two dozen northern Indiana counties and video online services offered throughout the state, Bowen Health continues to strengthen communities by improving the health outcomes for its residents.

“As we continue to invest in our communities, we are reaching more people who need convenient access to health care without the hassle, regardless of their income,” said Jay Baumgartner, Bowen Health’s chief financial officer. “I’ve been a part of Bowen for more than 30 years and breaking the stigma and barriers to care have always been our focus. The name change is just another step on the path.”

“We changed our name to Bowen Health because we wanted our name to reflect all the services we provide,” said Shannon Hannon,  Bowen Health’s chief operating officer. “We offer convenient, high quality, compassionate health care for your mind and body. When you and your family need health care, we invite you to make an appointment and get the care you need.”

With the rebranding comes a refreshed visual identity, including a new logo and an updated website at BowenHealth.org.

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