New primary care clinic opens in West Point

Anthem BCBS, Vera Whole Health, and Kia Georgia partner on advanced primary care center

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A new Vera Whole Health advanced primary care center has opened in West Point, Georgia, in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of Georgia and Kia Georgia. The clinic aims to provide convenient and accessible primary care services to the local community, including Kia employees.

Why it matters

The new clinic is expected to fill an important healthcare need in the West Point area, which previously lacked easy access to primary care services. The partnership between Vera Whole Health, Anthem BCBS, and Kia Georgia also demonstrates a collaborative approach to improving community wellness and healthcare outcomes.

The details

The new Vera Whole Health clinic is located just three miles from Kia Georgia's manufacturing facility, making it easily accessible for Kia employees. The clinic has already seen a high number of patient appointments in its first month of operation, indicating strong demand from the local community. Vera Whole Health, Anthem BCBS, and Kia Georgia executives are optimistic that the clinic will have a positive impact on community health and wellness.

  • The new Vera Whole Health clinic in West Point opened in February 2026.
  • Vera Whole Health, Anthem BCBS, and Kia Georgia executives held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new clinic on Friday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Vera Whole Health

A healthcare provider that partners with employers and health plans to deliver advanced primary care services.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of Georgia

A major health insurance provider in Georgia that is partnering with Vera Whole Health on the new West Point clinic.

Kia Georgia

An automobile manufacturing company with a facility located near the new Vera Whole Health clinic in West Point.

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What they’re saying

“We're super excited. We've been longtime partners with Anthem. They're a great partner. I think it really is a testament to the fact that the payers providing these insurance plans really care about the outcomes of who they're providing them to.”

— Stephanie McLaughlin, Vera Whole Health executive

“Partnerships is what we think is really key [to our success], and Anthem has been a great partner for a number of years. We continue to talk about how to improve opportunities for wellness with our employees, and this is just another good example and next step to provide that opportunity for them.”

— Stuart Countess, Kia Georgia President and CEO

What’s next

The new Vera Whole Health clinic in West Point is expected to continue growing its patient base and providing convenient primary care services to the local community, including Kia employees.

The takeaway

The opening of the Vera Whole Health clinic in West Point demonstrates the potential for collaborative partnerships between healthcare providers, insurers, and major employers to improve community access to quality primary care services.