Alliance Health Centers

05/26/2026

Before Alliance Health Centers operated out of this building, Lafayette Medical Center was founded by Dr. Alfred Stovall and Dr. Jeffrey Towles in 1993.

Both men dedicated their lives to serving communities that had historically been overlooked by healthcare systems and invested their work back into Fort Wayne’s south side.

Dr. Alfred Stovall was born in Birmingham, Alabama and moved to Fort Wayne at seven years old. Raised on the south side, he attended Purdue University, Fisk University, and Howard University College of Medicine before serving in MASH units during the Vietnam War.

After returning home, he opened a family practice on Fort Wayne’s south side, where he spent decades caring for generations of families. Patients knew him as a physician who treated people regardless of what they could afford. Some paid with food from their gardens or meals cooked at home. Dr. Stovall later founded the Fort Wayne Black Medical-Dental Association and served on the board of the Fort Wayne Urban League.

Dr. Jeffrey Towles spent nearly 40 years serving Fort Wayne as a surgeon, advocate, and community leader. In 1980, he led the surgical team that saved civil rights leader Vernon Jordan after an assassination attempt. He also served on the Fort Wayne Community Schools Board during desegregation efforts and later became board president. Towles Intermediate School was later named in his honor.

Together, Dr. Stovall and Dr. Towles built Lafayette Medical Center at Lafayette & Pontiac so Black physicians could better serve patients in their own community.

Today, Alliance Health Centers continues serving the community inside that same building while also operating within the Fort Wayne Urban League .

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05/22/2026

Friday Reality Check 🫶🏽

“I keep telling myself I just need to push through, but I’m tired all the time and everything feels hard lately.”

We’ve been hearing versions of this a lot lately.

A lot of people are carrying more than anyone realizes right now. Rising costs, long work hours, caregiving, stress, poor sleep, chronic health issues, burnout, anxiety… eventually the pressure of “keeping up” catches up to the body and brain.

This Memorial Day weekend, we hope you take a moment to rest too. Not because everything is magically handled, but because you deserve care before reaching complete exhaustion.

Rest is preventative care. 💚

05/19/2026

Alliance Health Centers was proud to attend and sponsor the Third Annual Indiana Mental Health Summit hosted by Great KIDS Make Great COMMUNITIES alongside behavioral and mental health leaders and professionals committed to strengthening mental health care across Indiana.

One of the highlights of the summit was hearing Alliance provider Matthew Runyan, MD speak alongside keynote speaker Zachary Williams on resiliency, sustainable self-care, and supporting both providers and the communities they serve.

Representing Alliance Health Centers were staff members Kris Wise, LCSW, Chief Behavioral Health Officer; Matthew Runyan, MD, Psychiatrist; Erica Woodward, LCSW and Jessica Schacher, LMHC, Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisors; and Ganit Gray, LCSW, Behavioral Health Provider.

These conversations continue to reinforce the importance of collaboration, advocacy, and action-oriented leadership within community mental health, schools, justice systems, and integrated care settings.

05/16/2026

🤝 Better together.

This week we hosted our quarterly community partners lunch—bringing together organizations and leaders who are located right here on our campus and throughout the Mount Vernon Park neighborhood.

Representatives from Alliance Health Centers, Wesminster Early Years Academy, Levan Scott Academy Elementary, Parkview Community Nursing, Family Resource Centers at Iris, the Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood Association, MVP Landscaping LLC, and Bridge of Grace Ministries gathered around the table to share updates, celebrate success stories, and discuss how we can continue serving Southeast Fort Wayne together.

When partners are present, connected, and invested in the same neighborhood, real collaboration happens—and so does lasting impact.

We’re grateful to work alongside people and organizations that care deeply for this community. 💙

05/08/2026

May is Hypertension Education Month ❤️

High blood pressure is often called the “silent” condition because many people may not experience symptoms until complications develop. That’s why routine screenings, prevention, and healthy daily habits matter.

This month, Alliance Health Centers is encouraging our community to:
- Know your blood pressure numbers
- Stay active with regular movement
- Reduce sodium intake
- Prioritize heart-healthy foods
- Stay connected with your healthcare provider

Small, consistent changes can support long-term heart health and overall wellness.

Ready to take the next step in your health journey? Our team is here to help.

📍 myalliancehealth.org
📞 (260) 266-0780

05/07/2026

May is a month filled with meaningful moments in healthcare.

At Alliance Health Centers, we’re especially honored to recognize National Nurses Week, International Day of the Midwife, and Mental Health Awareness Month — all reflecting the heart of the work we do every day.

To the nurses, midwives, behavioral health professionals, providers, and care teams serving our communities: thank you for the compassion, advocacy, and care you bring to every patient encounter.

At AHC, we’re especially grateful for our providers who help make an impact in the lives of the individuals, families, and communities we serve every day.

Together, we continue improving the health of the communities we serve. 💚

Ready to schedule? Call us today to get started.

📞 (260)266-0780
📍 Conveniently located in Auburn, Fort Wayne, and Marion Indiana

05/02/2026

Did you know Alliance offers testing for psych medications?

This simple cheek-swab test looks at genes that may influence how your body metabolizes and responds to certain psychiatric medications.

We use those insights to help guide medication selection—reducing some of the trial-and-error and supporting more personalized care.

Call us today to get started. 🫡

📍Conveniently located Auburn, Fort Wayne, and Marion
📞 (260) 266-0780

05/01/2026

Alliance Health Centers is deeply honored to be named the recipient of the Indiana University Fort Wayne School of Social Work Community MSW Partner Award at the 2026 MSW Celebration and Student Awards Program. 🏆

This recognition reflects our continued commitment to investing in the next generation of social workers and strengthening access to high-quality behavioral health care in the communities we serve.

Our Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Kris Wise, accepted the award on behalf of AHC, joined by Ashe Walker, who will graduate in May 2026.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Aisha Smiley and the Indiana University School of Social Work for this meaningful recognition and ongoing partnership.

Collaborations like this are central to our mission, supporting workforce development while expanding access to compassionate, community based behavioral health services.

We look forward to continuing this work and welcoming future interns.

04/18/2026

Healthcare should feel personal, not rushed. 🩺

Allie Daniels, Family Nurse Practitioner at Alliance Health Centers – DeKalb, is passionate about caring for patients across the lifespan. From routine visits to complex chronic conditions, she meets patients where they are—with empathy, attentiveness, and steady support.

Chronic health issues don’t come with simple roadmaps. Allie helps patients navigate the in-between—connecting symptoms, building sustainable care plans, and making sure no one feels overlooked in the process.

📍Now seeing patients in Auburn inside Parkview Dekalb Hospital.
📞 (260) 920-2880

Improving the health of the communities we serve

04/17/2026

💛 April is Autism Acceptance Month.
We love how Dr. Lisa Bergeron, our Developmental Pediatrician, frames it:

“Let them soar with where they are with their abilities, find their passion and they will become empowered.”

Not fixing. Not catching up. Just meeting people where they are and watching what happens when they’re given the space to thrive.

That’s the kind of care we’re committed to. 🌱

📍 Conveniently located in Fort Wayne, Auburn, and Marion, Indiana
📞 (260) 266-0780

04/17/2026

🌿 Now hiring Behavioral Health Clinicians in Marion, Indiana!

Alliance Health Centers is growing — and we're looking for compassionate LCSWs, LMHCs, LMFTs, and Addiction Counselors to join our team right here in Grant County.

We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, small caseloads, CEU support, student loan forgiveness, and a trauma-informed, mission-driven culture that puts clinicians first.

📍 2620 S. Western Ave, Marion, IN 46953
📩 Send your resume to kris.wise@myalliancehealth.org