Health

By IU Health— INDIANAPOLIS— U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named six Indiana University Health hospitals as 2025 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care. Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital Indiana University Health Medical Center (Riley Hospital for Children) Indiana University Health North Hospital Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study. U.S. News began evaluating maternity care hospitals in 2021, rating hospitals…

By Jenni Marsh— MUNCIE, IN—Open Enrollment for healthcare coverage is here, running from November 1 through January 15. This is the critical window for individuals and families who aren’t covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or employer-sponsored insurance to access health insurance that provides protection against unexpected medical costs and ensures access to preventive care. However, the enrollment process can often feel overwhelming, especially for those navigating it for the first time or those whose circumstances have recently changed. For those in Delaware County and surrounding areas—including Randolph, Jay, Blackford, and Grant Counties—United Way partner, Open Door Health Services, is the local…

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 Open Door health center location. Tests are also currently available at no cost through a federal government program. Households can…

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 encouraged to dress in attire from their favorite decade from the 1970’s forward, honoring Open Door’s founding in 1974. All…

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 to those six months and older. No insurance is necessary and no out‐of‐pocket fees apply. You need not be a…

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 Open Door health center location. Tests will soon also be available to U.S. households through a federal government program. Households…

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 walk-In clinic: Same-day orthopedic care No appointment or referral needed Imaging onsite Casting onsite The walk-in clinic will treat a…

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 Day provides a unique opportunity for families to streamline health needs and school supply shopping,” said Kevin Host, Walmart’s Senior…

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 events is to connect mothers, expecting women, guardians, and grandparents to the necessary resources to not only improve their own…