Bowen Health Brings Primary Care Back to St. Joseph Countywith Addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Alicia Bueche
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Bowen Health is pleased to announce the return of primary care services to St. Joseph County with the addition of Alicia Bueche, Family Nurse Practitioner, who recently joined the organization and will soon be accepting patients of all ages.
"Bowen Health understands the privilege it is to care for the health needs of individuals and families throughout St. Joseph County," said Mark Groeller, Regional Executive Director, Bowen Health – St. Joseph County. "Bringing primary care back to this community allows us to love and serve our neighbors in a new way. We are excited to expand access to healthcare that treats the whole person, ensuring individuals and families have the support they need to live healthier lives."
Bueche provides comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages, including annual physicals, Medicare wellness visits, well-child visits, treatment for minor injuries and acute illnesses, immunizations, chronic disease management, women's health exams, mental health screenings, substance use screenings, early detection screenings, and specialty care referrals.
Providing care in the community where she grew up makes this opportunity especially meaningful for Bueche. As a St. Joseph County native, she is excited to serve her neighbors and build lasting relationships with individuals and families while helping improve the health and well-being of the community she proudly calls home.
The addition of primary care services also strengthens Bowen Health's commitment to an integrated, chronic care model approach that recognizes the connection between physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. Through coordinated care, proactive health management, patient education, and ongoing support, Bowen Health helps individuals manage chronic conditions, prevent future health complications, and improve quality of life.
"We know that healthcare is most effective when it is collaborative, proactive, and centered around the individual," said Turner Duckett, Director of Community Engagement, Bowen Health – St. Joseph County. "By bringing together primary care and behavioral health services, we can address health concerns earlier, support long-term wellness, and remove barriers to care for the people we serve."
Bowen Health's whole-person approach reflects its belief that caring for both the mind and body is essential to helping individuals live full, healthy lives. Patients can access care in an environment where providers work together to coordinate treatment, monitor ongoing health needs, and connect patients with additional resources when needed.
Bueche will begin seeing patients at Bowen Health's St. Joseph County location, located inside the One Roof Southeast Neighborhood Center, in mid-August. Anyone interested in establishing care is encouraged to contact Bowen Health – St. Joseph County by calling (800)342-5653 or visit BowenHealth.org.