Health

Open Door to Distribute FREE Covid-19 Tests October 22 and 23

By Suzanne Clem— MUNCIE, IN – Community members can receive no-cost COVID-19 tests on Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Open Door Health Services administration site in Muncie. The site is located at 220 S. Walnut Street. Distribution will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The public is invited to pick up a supply for homes, workplaces, or civic groups. Additionally, Open Door patients may pick up Covid tests during any visit to an…

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Open Door ‘Decades Dash 5K’ on Oct. 12 Celebrates Five Decades of Care

By Suzanne Clem—   MUNCIE, IN — Open Door Health Services invites the community to celebrate the health center’s 50th anniversary at the Decades Dash 5K on October 12. This timed run/walk starts at 9 a.m. at Canan Commons in Muncie. The route winds through the heart of downtown, along the White River, and through the historic Minnetrista campus—using both White River and Cardinal Greenways. A 1-mile Kids’ Run will take place at 8:15 a.m. prior to the 5K start. Participants are…


Meridian Health Services to Administer Free Flu Shots at ‘Flu-Lapalooza’

By Lara Sullivan— MUNCIE, IN— Meridian Health Services invites the community to Flu‐Lapalooza, a FREE one‐day flu shot clinic, to be held on Thursday, October 3 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., or until supplies last, at Meridian’s primary medical care and MeridianMD locations throughout the state of Indiana. Each location will be drawing for a chance to WIN a $50 grocery gift card (eligible to participants only). Flu‐Lapalooza ensures convenient access to health care by providing free flu shots…


Open Door Health Services to Distribute Free Covid-19 Tests Sept. 3-4

By Suzanne Clem— MUNCIE, IN – Community members can receive no-cost COVID-19 tests on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept. 4 at the Open Door Health Services administration site in Muncie. The site is located at 220 S. Walnut Street. Distribution will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. The public is invited to pick up a supply for homes, workplaces, or civic groups. Additionally, Open Door patients may pick up Covid tests during any visit to an…


IU Health’s New Walk-in Clinic Offers Unmatched Convenience in Orthopedic Care

By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN —Starting Monday, August 26, IU Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine – Muncie will open a new walk-in clinic, providing patients with direct access to expert orthopedic care. Located at 2701 W North Street, Muncie, IN 47303, the clinic will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. These hours ensure that patients can receive high-quality orthopedic care at a time that is most convenient for them. Patients can enjoy the following benefits the…


Walmart is Hosting Wellness Day at its Pharmacies Across the Nation on Saturday, Aug. 3

By Walmart— BENTONVILLE, ARK– Nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide are hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to help families prioritize their health this back-to-school season. Customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings as well as affordable immunizations like flu, HPV, tetanus, hepatitis and more. Select stores will also feature vision screenings making it even easier for customers to access the resources they need. “As a back-to-school destination, Walmart’s Wellness…


Meridian Health Services to Host Educational Nights for Families

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN – Meridian Women’s Health and Meridian Health Pediatrics are partnering to offer Meridian Educational Nights featuring special presentations from Meridian providers on family and health related topics, as well as door prizes, tours of the Meridian Women’s Health clinic, and light refreshments. Meridian Educational Nights will be held from 5 – 6 p.m. every other month on the second Tuesday at Meridian Women’s Health at 100 N. Tillotson Avenue in Muncie. The goal of these…


Free Oncology Massage is Coming to Little Red Door Cancer Agency in Muncie

By Dalton Clouse, Little Red Door— MUNCIE, IN – Little Red Door Cancer Agency has been offering FREE therapeutic oncology massage for cancer patients and survivors since 2016. Oncology massage therapy has been shown to dramatically improve the quality of life of those on the cancer continuum. Little Red Door’s oncology massage program has shown tremendous success in its Indianapolis office and is excited to bring oncology massage back to the Muncie office, located at 413 S. Tillotson Avenue in…


Ivy Tech Has Healthcare Programs That Can Help Meet Your Career Goals

By Lesley DeVoss— MUNCIE, IN – According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, healthcare support positions are projected to experience a growth of 17,000 jobs by 2031 statewide. These positions include physical therapy assistants, medical assistants, certified nursing aids, surgical technologists, sonographers, and nurses. Ivy Tech Community College provides students with certifications and degrees that will help fill current and future openings in the healthcare field. Healthcare workers play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of Delaware County’s…


Upcoming School Year Calls for Healthy Habits  

By Tim Harms, American Heart Association— INDIANAPOLIS— School bells are ringing for many children in Indiana. The new school year is an exciting time for students and educators and perfect for refocusing and reprioritizing healthy habits. Celebrating its 100th year of lifesaving work, the American Heart Association says it is important to develop healthy habits at a young age given that the early years play a vital role in the development of health-related behaviors that carry into adolescence and adulthood….