Bowen Center changes name to Bowen Health

Starting today, Bowen Health is the new name for Bowen Center. This new name reflects the organization’s mission and commitment to delivering comprehensive healthcare to northern Indiana. 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,” says Dr. Rob Ryan, Bowen Health president and CEO. “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,” says Dr. 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 healthcare without the hassle, regardless of their income,” says 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,” says Shannon Hannon, Bowen Health’s chief operating officer. “We offer convenient, high quality, compassionate healthcare for your mind and body. When you and your family need healthcare, 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 www.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.