WARSAW, Ind. (WISH) — Veterans in northern Indiana will no longer have to travel more than 50 miles for dental care. A new $10 million Bowen Health center has opened in Warsaw, bringing expanded health services to the community.
The facility, which officially opened Monday, is Bowen Health’s first to include a dental office. In addition to dental services, the clinic offers primary care, mental health treatment, addiction recovery support, and life skills coaching for all residents.
Dr. Colin Spencer will lead the dental team. In a statement, he emphasized the importance of making care accessible. “Sadly, access to medical care, especially dental care, is a big deal for so many people,” he said. “I’m excited to be part of a team where patients can be seen and treated regardless of their ability to pay.”
Local officials praised the clinic’s impact. County Commissioner Cary Groninger said he was pleased veterans would no longer need to travel long distances for dental care. Sheriff Jim Smith, who serves on the Bowen Health Board of Directors, called the opening a milestone. “It started as a vision. It’s now a reality,” Smith said at the ribbon-cutting. “A healthier community promotes a safer community. I’m very blessed to be a part of it.”
Kosciusko County, home to about 80,200 residents, is located between South Bend and Fort Wayne. The Warsaw site, located at 901 Anchorage Point Drive, is the third new Bowen Health facility built along U.S. 30, joining clinics in Columbia City and Plymouth. Additional sites are under construction in Wabash and Huntington along U.S. 24.