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2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Open Door Health Services operating in East Central Indiana! Look for the community partner spotlight symbol below to read about Open Door’s rich history of patient-focused care and relationship-building with community partners.
Halloween safety tips
Superman, Robin, black cats, a bottle of Tamiflu, and all your other friends at Open Door wish you a safe, treat-filled Halloween! Follow these tips from the CDC to keep your witches and ghosts safe:
Who is at risk for diabetes?
Diabetes is a disease we hear about often, but what is it? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), much of the food we eat is turned to sugars that enter our bloodstream. Our bodies produce insulin to regulate the amount of sugars in the bloodstream.
CDC announces expanded COVID-19 booster eligibility
The CDC has authorized expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots.
Open Door requires COVID-19 and flu vaccination for employees
On Aug. 17, Open Door Health Services announced it will require COVID-19 and flu vaccination for all employees across its seven East Central Indiana locations.
Mobile Unit offers back-to-school physicals and immunizations—No appointment needed
The Open Door Mobile Unit team is ready to take care of all your family's back-to-school health needs. Our annual physical and immunization event series begins July 27.
COVID-19 testing changes at Open Door
Open Door’s no-cost community COVID-19 testing program, in operation since fall 2020, was made possible through a local and state government contract. This contract concludes June 30.
Supporting a path out of addiction
Warm paper comes out of the printer and directly into the hands of Elizabeth Hansard. It's a certificate ready to be awarded to another patient for completing the Open Door Vivitrol Program.
Telehealth available for virtual visits
Your routine medical needs don't stop in a pandemic. Maintaining annual check-ups, preventative exams, and care for chronic conditions is essential—even during COVID-19.
Hoosiers age 16+ now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination
In Indiana, eligibility also includes certain occupations, including K-12 educators and support staff, as well as certain medical conditions.
Open Door employees earn statewide honors
Two Open Door Health Services employees have earned top statewide honors in the Indiana Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) annual awards program.
Open Door installs new board officers
Open Door's mission to improve quality of life is supported by a board of directors, the majority of whom are Open Door patients.
Dec. 15: Deadline to enroll in Health Insurance Marketplace
Open enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace is happening now
Open Door wants to make sure every resident of East Central Indiana knows two important things about Marketplace open enrollment:
Open Door announces new health center on Muncie's west side
Open Door Health Services is expanding access to healthcare in Muncie. A new Open Door health center, Open Door White River, will open Nov. 30.
Where can I get a flu shot?
Flu shots are important every year as a way to protect yourself and those around you from flu. This year, as the pandemic continues, flu shots are especially important to keep our community as healthy as possible.
Talking to kids about coronavirus
Many families are looking for advice about how to talk with kids about coronavirus, and how to help them work through their feelings.
We ART Together! — Enter kids' art challenge through May 31
Open Door wants to see the creativity of our East Central Indiana kiddos! With school winding down, and with many families spending more time at home than usual, "We ART Together!"
Look for the helpers: Indiana Navigators offer health coverage enrollment
We've heard it said many times during crises, and we've heard it during the COVID-19 pandemic: Look for the helpers.
New CDC recommendation for cloth face coverings
On Apr. 3, the CDC issued a recommendation that everyone age 2 and older wear a cloth face covering while in public settings where it's difficult to stay 6 ft from others—for example, a pharmacy or grocery store.
Health coverage, benefits, and unemployment updates: COVID-19
As federal and state governments work to protect residents affected by COVID-19, several changes to health coverage and benefits have been put into place.
Homesewn masks welcome - Help extend the life of medical masks
If you're handy with a sewing machine, we invite YOU to sew masks for our teams. Our goal is that washable, homemade masks would help extend the life of our medical masks when worn over them.