50-Year Anniversary | Community Partner Spotlight

This month's 50th anniversary featured partner is Ross Community Center. Ross prioritizes relationship building to build trust across the neighborhood. Open Door’s partnership with Ross provides important insights into the real healthcare needs of residents.

Jackie Anthony, FNP, sees patients in Open Door’s new health center in Hartford City, providing women’s health and family practice in a location close to home for Blackford County residents.  

Dr. Vieira was drawn to Open Door for its “integrated approach to improving the health of the community,” he said. “Also, I really like being involved in direct patient care.”

50-Year Anniversary | Community Partner Spotlight

This month's 50th anniversary featured partner is Muncie Community Schools (MCS). The groundwork was laid for an Open Door / MCS partnership even before Open Door existed.

50-Year Anniversary | Community Partner Spotlight

This month's 50th anniversary featured partner is Heart of Indiana United Way. For nearly 100 years, United Way has fought for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.

“Where the happy girl at?” asked a patient as he walked into the family practice department at Open Door’s downtown Muncie health center. It did not come as a surprise that he meant Rachel Pounds, a family practice medical assistant.

This month's 50th anniversary partner feature is The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie (BGCM). Since opening its doors in 1933, BCGM has provided a safe, structured, and positive environment for generations of local children and youth. Today, they serve more than 600 young people in after-school and summer programs across three locations.

Lacey Nally’s best days at work are when she’s able to help someone with an urgent or specific need. “It feels like a victory when I have the right resources or knowledge to help someone overcome a hurdle,” said Lacey, an Open Door WIC Nutritionist in Madison County.

Have you ever heard of summer “summer slide”? It’s a way to describe the learning loss that can happen over the summer when kids aren’t in school. The long days of summer, though, can include other types of learning and exploration—especially outdoors—that help keeps kids’ brains active.  

You’re planning a family trip to the local splashpad, and you know that you need sunscreen for everyone. There are so many options at the store – what should you choose? We’ll cover the basics with a few frequently asked questions.

Forecasters are predicting a long, hot summer, which may mean more time in the water! Whether you’re diving into the community pool, meeting friends at the lake, or having water fun at home, it’s important to know the risks and what to do if something happens.

When the weather gets a lot hotter and more humid than usual, it can lead to serious – and life threatening – illnesses. In extreme heat, the human body must work extra hard to cool itself to a normal temperature.

During the school year, many kids rely on free or reduced-priced breakfasts and lunches for their meals. But what about during the summer?

Open Door Pediatrics welcomes Dr. Afshan Jabeen to our team! Dr. Jabeen will provide pediatric care at Open Door White River in Muncie and is accepting new patients.

50-Year Anniversary | Community Partner Spotlight

This month's 50th anniversary partner feature is the Madison County Community Services Council. The CSC, as it’s often called, began in the early 1980s as a way for social service providers in Anderson and Madison County to exchange information and address community issues together.

Being genuine is important to Erica Watters. It’s the one trait she hopes patients sense when they interact with her in the Open Door Dental department. 

The JEDI Council started in 2020 with representatives from all departments and staff levels. Today, its membership includes providers, medical assistants, practice managers, outreach workers, and Open Door leadership.

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.

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.