Health

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…

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 Unit 9. “We are beyond excited to bring therapeutic oncology massage back to our community. Before COVID, there was a…

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. “It’s important for our communities to work together to cultivate a culture of health among our children,” said Dr. Saura…

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN— Meridian Health Services is hosting the Back-to-School Fit Fair, presented by Pridemark Construction, on Wednesday, July 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Southside Middle School located at 1601 E. 26th St., Muncie, IN 47302. This event is being held in conjunction with Muncie Community Schools’ registration day. The community and people of all ages are invited to the Back-to-School Fit Fair featuring: FREE Health Fair & Fitness Zone including: Health screenings provided by Meridian Health Services Screenings include flexibility, blood pressure, vision, and oral health. Food and drinks from A-Team Concessions (while supplies…

By Hannah Dunckel— MUNCIE, IN – Meridian Health Services locations in Anderson, Bluffton, Connersville, Dunkirk, and Richmond were recently recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as Patient-Centered Medical Homes. This recognition means Meridian Health Services has made a commitment to continuous quality improvement and a patient-centered approach to care. The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving health care quality. The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication, and patient involvement. According to the NCQA website, research shows that PCMHs…