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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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Important COVID-19 Testing Updates
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Important COVID-19 Testing Updates

With the rapid spread of the omicron variant and a widespread shortage of rapid tests, please note these important changes to testing offerings at Open Door’s no-cost community testing site, as well as within patient visits at medical sites.

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Who is at risk for diabetes?
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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.

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