October 14, 2014 // Local

SJRMC opens new health center

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center President and CEO Albert Gutierrez introduces Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at the blessing celebration on Oct. 3.

MISHAWAKA — Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center has announced the opening of the Our Lady of the Rosary Health Center in downtown South Bend.

The new health center is located at 234 South Chapin St., in the same plaza as the Sister Maura Brannick, CSC, Health Center. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed the new health center on Oct. 3 following a brief dedication ceremony.

Our Lady of the Rosary is a primary care practice, offering an array of family medicine, prenatal and obstetrical care. The new health center is designed to complement the services offered at Sister Maura Brannick Health Center along with laboratory and X-ray.

Dr. Michelle Pearson, currently practicing at River Park Family Medicine, will oversee the medical care in the office. In addition, the Family Medicine Center is working with Our Lady of the Rosary to provide collaborative services.

Our Lady of the Rosary Health Center accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid and Medicare and began accepting patients on Oct. 6.

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