Meridian Health Services and Lutheran Health Physicians want to inform you that the Meridian Women’s Health clinic located at 1026 S. Main Street in Bluffton will be closing and the last day for patient appointments will be June 28, 2024. With the announced closure of the Labor & Delivery Unit at Bluffton Regional Hospital occurring on May 23, 2024, this created a difficult decision that Lutheran Health Physicians and Meridian Health Services unfortunately had to make since services for women’s health would be affected by it.
Your health care is very important to us and together we will work with you to help transition your care to a new provider of your choice to ensure your needs are met after the closure date along with the departure of Dr. Jonathan Larsen from Lutheran Health Physicians.
Patients of this practice will receive a letter in the mail from Meridian Health Services to help aid in this transition to ensure your healthcare needs are met. If you currently have an appointment scheduled prior to June 28th, you will not see a disruption in your care, and new appointments can still be scheduled prior to then.

Women’s health topics, including periods (menstruation), eating disorders, gender-based violence, and reproductive health conditions, often carry a stigma, and many do not feel comfortable talking about these important issues. Half the world’s population will experience many of these health issues; talking about them helps us all learn more and feel more comfortable.
To take control of your health today visit our Women’s Health offices in Anderson or Muncie. Schedule an appointment at: https://www.meridianhs.org/request/

Learn more: https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/day-4-talk-about-it-reducing-womens-health-stigma

Did you know that around 1 in 5 women experience mental health issues during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth? Although so many women experience these issues, many go without proper treatment and support for several reasons. Women may be scared to speak out about their struggles for fear of judgment, many healthcare providers do not routinely screen for mental health conditions in pregnant people and new parents, and many people find it difficult to get a referral or access proper services for treatment.

The good news is more and more people are sharing their experiences with mental health during and after pregnancy, and accessible resources for women and families are available now more than ever.
To take control of your health today visit our Women’s Health offices in Anderson or Muncie. Schedule an appointment at: https://www.meridianhs.org/request/

Learn more: https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/day-3-shining-a-light-on-maternal-mental-health

Sexual health not only includes physical well-being but also emotional, mental, and social well-being related to our bodies and our sexuality. It’s not just about avoiding sexually transmitted diseases or preventing pregnancy when you’re not ready. Sexual health also includes making sure that your relationships and sexual experiences feel safe, respectful, pleasurable, and positive.
To take control of your health today visit our Women’s Health offices in Anderson or Muncie. Schedule an appointment at: https://www.meridianhs.org/request/

Learn more: https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/day-2-safe-sexual-health

Addressing biases promotes equity when treating women patients. Listen to their concerns. During National Women’s Health Week, let’s address gender disparities in healthcare and prioritize access for all patients.
To take control of your health today visit our Women’s Health offices in Anderson or Muncie. Schedule an appointment at: https://www.meridianhs.org/request/

Learn more: https://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/day-1-empowering-women-their-health-journey

Happy Women's Health Week!

This week, we're celebrating YOU—your strength, resilience, and well-being. Women's Health Week is a reminder to prioritize your health, both physically and mentally, because you deserve to feel your best every day.

Take a moment to check in with yourself. Are you getting enough rest? Eating nourishing foods? Making time for self-care? Remember, self-care isn't selfish—it's essential for your overall health and happiness.

Join us this week as we share tips, resources, and inspiration to help you thrive. Let's empower each other to make our health a priority, today and every day.
To take control of your health today visit our Women’s Health offices in Anderson or Muncie. Schedule an appointment at: https://www.meridianhs.org/request/