Wabash General Hospital (WGH) welcomed patients and community members last Thursday during an open house and patient appreciation event at its Albion Medical Clinic, highlighting the facility’s growth and the vital support it has received from the Edwards County community.
WGH President and CEO Karissa Turner reflected on the clinic’s beginnings, crediting local physicians Dr. Justin Miller and Dr. Levi McDaniel for their vision to expand healthcare services in their hometown. Turner explained that the idea for the Albion clinic dates back to 2017, when hospital leaders sought voter approval to provide services outside Wabash County. Thanks to strong community backing, the hospital was able to move forward with establishing the new location.
The clinic first opened in a renovated former bank building, starting as a small medical facility. Since then, Turner said, the clinic has continued to grow as more patients and services have been added. Today, the Albion Medical Clinic offers a wide range of services, including primary care, orthopedic care, chiropractic services, podiatry, lab and radiology services, and most recently, psychiatric care with nurse practitioner Leanne Lear. Turner emphasized the hospital’s ongoing commitment to expanding exam space and bringing additional healthcare services closer to area residents.
Thursday’s event also marked the kickoff of a year-long celebration of Wabash General Hospital’s 75th anniversary. Similar patient appreciation events are planned at other WGH locations throughout the year, as the hospital continues to honor its legacy and thank the communities it serves.