Health

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN—Meridian Health Pediatrics and Prime-Time Urgent Care will host an open house on Wednesday, February 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at Meridian Health Pediatrics and Prime-Time Urgent Care located at 205 N. Tillotson Avenue in Muncie. The community is invited to tour the newly remodeled building, meet providers, and learn more about the services provided by Meridian’s dedicated pediatric healthcare team.    The Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting at the open house at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments and appetizers will be served. The open house celebration comes after an extensive…

The American Heart Association says learning CPR could help save the 23,000 children who experience sudden cardiac arrest each year. By Tim Harms, AHA— INDIANAPOLIS—During February – American Heart Month – the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, is urging all Hoosier families to learn the lifesaving skill of CPR. More than 350,000 people experience cardiac arrests outside of a hospital every year. Unfortunately, 90% do not survive. Nearly 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home, so it is likely that the person who needs CPR will be a…

By IU Health Foundation— MUNCIE, IN—June Scheumann recently made a $1 million gift to IU Health Foundation to support neonatalintensive care unit (NICU) care at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. As a result, the unit will be renamed June and John Scheumann Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The gift was matched by IU Health, bringing its total impact to more than $2 million. The Scheumann family’s commitment represents a transformational gift for the NICU. “We are so honored and incredibly grateful that June Scheumann and her family have chosen to partner with us,” said Dr. Prashant Malviya, medical director of the…

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…