Health

By Suzanne Clem— MUNCIE, IN – Community members who have not yet received the updated COVID-19 vaccine have the opportunity to do so at upcoming Open Door Health Services clinics. Covid vaccination clinics are the second Thursday of each month from noon-6 p.m., through March. The clinics take place at Open Door’s downtown Muncie health center, located at 333 S. Madison St. Vaccination remains no-cost and is open to ages 6 months and older. No appointment is necessary. While those receiving vaccination will not receive a bill, insurance will be billed when available. Open Door requests those with coverage bring…

By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN—IU Health is broadening access to care for minor illnesses and injuries for those in Muncie and surrounding communities with the launch of its newest urgent care. Co-located in the same building as the IU Health Imaging Center, the new urgent care will also house an IU Health Employer Solutions clinic, which will offer care to city, county, and school employees. The new urgent care opens on Monday, Dec. 11 at 2598 West White River Boulevard in Muncie, Indiana. “We are excited to launch our newest urgent care in the East Central Region,” says Lyndsay Adams,…

By Jenni Marsh— MUNCIE, IN—From November 1 to January 15, people not eligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or affordable employer insurance can shop for healthcare plans at Healthcare.gov. As the Public Health Emergency put in place during the pandemic is ending, Indiana is doing redeterminations. If you have recently lost your Medicaid Coverage, Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), or Hoosier Healthwise (HHW) coverage, now is the time to explore your options on the Marketplace. However, there is more to understanding the most affordable options than logging onto the website. That’s why free assistance is available through a network of licensed navigators supported…

By Seth Warren— MUNCIE, IN—For the last several years I’ve participated in No Shave November, which is a movement that encourages us all to have conversations about cancer prevention. As you may know, hair loss is a common side effect of cancer treatment. So, I’m more than happy to participate. Go ahead, ask me about my beard. I’ll tell you my wife and her persistence are the reason I’m alive today. Men’s Health Awareness Month and “No Shave November” work in tandem to address critical health concerns and promote discussions about men’s well-being. “No Shave November” encourages men to forgo…

By Liz Yates— MUNCIE, IN— IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and End Lung Cancer Now, an initiative of the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, are proud to announce a special event that will be taking place on Veteran’s Day this year. 25 free lung cancer screenings will be available to local veterans as a token of our gratitude for their service and dedication to our nation. The event will take place on November 11th, 2023, from 8 a.m-2 p.m. at the Imaging Center, located at 2598 W White River Blvd in Muncie for veterans that meet…

By Eric M. Hoffman, Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney—  MUNCIE, IN – The month of October offers a time to spotlight domestic violence in Indiana and across our country during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Did you know that domestic violence occurs in all communities and affects individuals from all demographic categories, with at least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime? In Indiana, more than 40 percent of women and more than 26 percent of men experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner sexual violence, and/orintimate partner stalking in their lifetime, (according to…

By Dalton Clouse, Little Red Door Cancer Agency— MUNCIE, IN– Little Red Door Cancer Agency’s Muncie office is moving to a new and improved location. The Little Red Door’s Board of Directors and staff members are excited to welcome clients to a multifunctional and refreshed office located at 413 South Tillotson Avenue, Muncie, IN, 47303 in Unit 9. This location is just minutes away from the current office located on Jackson Street. “We are grateful to have called Jackson Street our home for nearly two decades but excited to be moving just three minutes away to the Four One Three…

By Tim Harms, American Heart Association— INDIANAPOLIS —As summer slowly fades away, many Hoosier families are looking for ways to navigate the chaos that comes with afterschool activities and managing schedules and routines. In the midst of carpools and soccer cleats, taking time to plan healthy family meals can often be overwhelming. But with the right plan in place, eating healthy can be easy and fun for the whole family! “Dedicating a bit of time to planning healthy meals not only reduces stress later in the week, but it ensures that the entire family is eating well-balanced meals throughout the…