VALPARAISO, IN – HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center, has remodeled the unused portion of its Mishawaka clinic, located at 420 W. 4th St., to expand healthcare services for underserved residents of St. Joseph County. The renovation was made possible with support from the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, 1st Source Foundation, Larsen Danielson and other generous private donors.
The expanded clinic creates a dedicated space for women’s health/OB services, behavioral health, optometry and chiropractic care. Additionally, the space will serve as a training site for HealthLinc’s Behavioral Health Residency Program.
“Our newly remodeled clinic provides a welcoming and modern space where patients can feel supported and cared for,” states Melissa Mitchell, CEO. “It’s a positive environment that reflects our commitment to delivering the best possible care to our community.”
This expansion is expected to increase visits by 14,000 in 2026, benefiting approximately 4,667 additional patients. The new facility features 26 exam rooms, a classroom, a conference room and increased staffing, including providers and support staff.
“1st Source Foundation is pleased to partner with HealthLinc in the renovation of their Mishawaka clinic,” said Matt Vessely, West Region President at 1st Source Bank. “This renovated space will provide invaluable resources to residents of the Mishawaka community. We are proud to support the work they are doing to serve individuals with a whole-person approach to health care.”
For more information on HealthLinc Mishawaka, please contact Jodie Wexelberg at jwexelberg@healthlincchc.org.
About HealthLinc
HealthLinc, Inc. (healthlincchc.org) is a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center that provides primary medical, dental, optometry, and behavioral health services to people of all ages, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. In 1996, HealthLinc began as Hilltop Neighborhood House, a neighborhood clinic and childcare center in Valparaiso, IN. Since then, HealthLinc has expanded to thirteen clinics and one mobile medical/dental clinic. HealthLinc accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) and most commercial insurance plans, and provides care for uninsured patients. Services will be provided on a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, regardless of a patient’s insurance status.
HealthLinc Corporate Headquarters are located at 2401 Valley Drive, Valparaiso, IN. HealthLinc clinics span northern Indiana and are in East Chicago, Knox, La Porte, Michigan City, Mishawaka, South Bend and Valparaiso.
