Bowen Center to open health clinic in Auburn
A ribbon cutting and public tours will celebrate the opening of a Bowen Health Clinic in Auburn on April 11 at 10:00 am.
Co-located with the outpatient office at 923 Cardinal Court, the new clinic will continue Bowen Center’s move towards integrating physical health care with mental health care and addiction recovery services for patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
“Our integrated healthcare team can address the physical and mental health needs of each patient and ensure they live their best lives longer,” said Karla Benitez, Director of Bowen Center – DeKalb. “We are proud to be a trusted healthcare partner working to address and eliminate barriers to treatment and meet the needs of our community.”
Understanding that the integrative healthcare model would improve and extend lives, Bowen Center began adding primary care services at its existing locations in 2020. By the April 11 opening of the Health Clinic in Auburn, all Bowen Center locations will offer primary health care in addition to their mental health services.
“The fact of the matter is, when someone has a mental illness, their physical health is often neglected,” said Dr. Rob Ryan, Bowen Center president and CEO. “So often you’ll see someone who lived with a mental illness die young, and it was completely preventable had their physical health been addressed. We aim to change that in the communities we serve, and we’re proud to now offer primary health care along with mental health care and addiction recovery services in all of our locations. It’s called integrative health care, and it is making a difference.”
This integrative or one-stop-shop approach to providing healthcare can improve the quality of life for all DeKalb County residents.
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.