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Being “just me”
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.

Encouraging Uniqueness through Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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.

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.

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.

8twelve Coalition amplifies resident voices in neighborhood change
50-Year Anniversary | Community Partner Spotlight
Making sure resident voices play a lead role in neighborhood revitalization, the 8twelve Coalition is bringing residents, businesses, and other stakeholders together to improve quality of life in Muncie’s south side. With an interest in improving health alongside residents, Open Door Health Services became an 8twelve Coalition partner in 2017, and the Coalition came under Open Door’s umbrella in 2022.

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.

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.

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?”

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.

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.

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:


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.

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.”

Back to School: Athletic Physicals and Immunizations
Open Door is visiting Muncie neighborhoods to make sure your child has the immunizations and sports physicals they need for the new school year.

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.

Can I use my at-home COVID test past the expiration date?
The FDA has extended the expiration date for some at-home COVID tests as more data about their stability has been collected.


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:

CDC announces expanded COVID-19 booster eligibility
The CDC recommends the following people SHOULD receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster: