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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 intentional relationship-building with community partners.

Second Harvest Food Bank
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Second Harvest Food Bank

50-Year Anniversary | Community Partner Spotlight

Second Harvest and Open Door regularly work together to care for East Central Indiana residents and reduce resource barriers.

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V!VA Award Winners
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V!VA Award Winners

Two Open Door staff members are V!VA Award winners! The Very Important Volunteer Awards (V!VA) are given by the Rotary Club of Muncie each year to recognize the exemplary volunteer efforts of up to four individuals and one organization in our community.

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8twelve Coalition
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8twelve Coalition

50-Year Anniversary | Community Partner Spotlight

8twelve refers to 8th and 12th streets, which are the north-south bounds of this footprint. With an interest in improving health alongside residents of these neighborhoods, Open Door Health Services became an 8twelve Coalition partner in 2017.

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A smile is contagious
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A smile is contagious

The saying “A Smile is Contagious” sits on top of Nancy Small’s computer monitor. It’s a motto that Nancy has lived by for more than 16 years of working at Open Door Health Services. The funny thing is most patients have never seen Nancy’s smile. They’ve heard it.

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Healthy Community Alliance
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Healthy Community Alliance

50-Year Anniversary | Community Partner Spotlight

Open Door has been a proud Healthy Community Alliance partner from the beginning. HCA’s backbone organization, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, invited Open Door to serve on its organizing committee and help create its mission, vision, and priorities.

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Going the extra mile with positivity
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Going the extra mile with positivity

When you first meet Rashetta Foster, you immediately notice her energy and positivity. “I try to make every day as enjoyable as possible, for me and for everyone around me,” she says. “Why not have some fun?”

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Whitely Community Council
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Whitely Community Council

50-Year Anniversary | Community Partner Spotlight

The relationship between Open Door and the Whitely Community Council (WCC) is rooted in creating access to health services, health education, and social supports directly in Muncie’s Whitely neighborhood.

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A way forward
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A way forward

Cory Matters wears a tie and suit jacket every day to work. It’s not a requirement, but it is a personal statement. As a licensed behavioral health therapist at Open Door’s downtown Muncie location, Cory invites dozens of people into his office each week who are seeking help with life’s challenges.

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Halloween safety tips
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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:

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Medication shortages
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Medication shortages

Several drug shortages are affecting pharmacies and patients across the country. You can check whether a medication you take is experiencing a current shortage in the U.S.

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Employee Spotlight: Providing Lifesaving Nourishment for Babies
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Employee Spotlight: Providing Lifesaving Nourishment for Babies

When Emily had her first child, Jonah, in January of 2021, she had a strong desire to breastfeed through at least his first two years. “There are a lot of variables that impact the ability to breastfeed,” she said. “I feel blessed that it has worked well for us.”

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Take action now to avoid a gap in your Medicaid coverage
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Take action now to avoid a gap in your Medicaid coverage

Almost 1 in 4 Americans are covered by Medicaid. Some eligibility requirements were relaxed during Covid. These requirements start again April 1. Ensure you don't accidentally lose coverage: make sure your contact info is up-to-date with FSSA.

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Why experts recommend kids get vaccinated against COVID-19
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Why experts recommend kids get vaccinated against COVID-19

Why is COVID-19 vaccination so important for kids ages 5 and up?

Dr. Kari Kendall, a pediatrician with Open Door Health Services in Muncie, shares the “why” in her own words, as communities continue to navigate the pandemic together:

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What do I do after my COVID-19 test?
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What do I do after my COVID-19 test?

If you have COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed, getting tested is an important tool in protecting yourself, your family, and your community.

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