Open Door Health Services

12/29/2025

“Each day in healthcare requires a lot of patience, compassion, and in-the-moment decision-making,” says Samantha Blake, RN, Open Door’s Director of Clinical Operations.

“When our processes are working smoothly, we have more time and energy to connect with our patients and fellow team members in meaningful ways. Those connections are what drew most of us to healthcare in the first place.”

Read our recent employee spotlight to learn more about Samantha. https://www.opendoorhs.org/news/better-processes-more-meaningful-connections

12/29/2025

Our website is temporarily down. We’re working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Our phone lines remain open if you need assistance at (765) 286-7000. Established Open Door patients can continue to access the patient portal at any time.

Thank you for your patience!

12/26/2025

📢 Important Urgent Care Update
Open Door Urgent Care will be open Saturday, December 27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. We will be back to regular hours on Sunday, December 28, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to caring for you.

12/23/2025

We wish you all a safe and healthy holiday. Open Door locations will observe the following special holiday hours:

✅ Open Door Urgent Care
Dec. 24: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Dec. 25: CLOSED

✅ All other Open Door locations
CLOSED Dec. 24–25*

*Family Planning will also be closed on Dec. 26.

12/23/2025

Every year between October and May, people get more colds and flu than at other times of the year. Instances of Covid and RSV go up, too, with peak rates in December, January, and February.

Do these increases have to do with colder weather? What are the best ways to prevent getting sick?

Read our latest article for more information— and stay healthy this holiday season! ❄️

Every year between October and May, people get more colds and flu than at other times of the year. These simple practices can help you stay healthy during cold and flu season. 

12/22/2025

Our Open Door community health workers delivered gifts to patient families, nominated by providers and staff, who could use a little extra support this season.

Thank you to the Open Door team for purchasing gifts from the giving tree, participating in jeans days to raise funds, and coming together for our community. This year, each family also received a holiday baking kit to help create some sweet memories!

12/15/2025

When you have an urgent medical need, Open Door Urgent Care is there for you. From sprained ankles to flu symptoms, our urgent care team can take care of it, no appointment necessary.

We're open seven days a week, including most holidays. Private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and uninsured patients welcome.

Open Door Urgent care is located at 1651 E. 29th St. in Muncie. For more information, call (765) 747-1164

12/12/2025

It is always encouraging when we gather TOGETHER—we have much to celebrate and be thankful for this year!

At yesterday's end-of-the-year all-staff meeting, we...
• honored Dr. Max Rudicel and Ann Simpson, NP, for their tremendous impact on our team and community—wishing them well in their upcoming retirements
• recognized staff, providers, and teams based on our mission, vision, and values
• celebrated accomplishments from ALL our departments

As we look forward to 2026, we’re grateful to have strong examples of living out our mission of improving quality of life.

12/11/2025

Many in our community have shared concerns about the uncertainty created by recent state and federal changes. These shifts can impact day-to-day life, often leading to frustration or worry.

If you’d like to share your thoughts about how these changes are affecting you, your family, or your community, contacting your elected representatives is one effective way to do so. Tools like 5Calls.org can help you quickly find the right person to call.

Open Door has team members ready to help people walk through insurance enrollment, community health workers to assist patients with resources beyond healthcare, and the Connections team that provides community support at partner organizations in Muncie.

We remain committed to serving this community with compassion and care though all seasons.

12/09/2025

On Wednesday, December 10, Open Door phone lines and locations will open at 12:30 p.m. to allow for morning staff training. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you later this morning or afternoon!

12/05/2025

December 5 & 6, 2025 | 5–9 p.m.Free Community Event          Kick off the holiday season with family and friends at Minnetrista. Enjoy three miles of enchanting lights, sweet treats, food, live music, live theatre, winter crafts, a barrel train for kids, our popular Holiday Artisan Market...

12/04/2025

It’s not too late to get your flu shot. National Influenza Vaccination Week is a great time to check it off the list!

It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week! Flu can be wild for kids. Flu vaccination offers protection against flu and its potentially serious complications in children. It's not too late — talk to your health care provider about you and your family getting vaccinated.