Health Services
Healthy Habits
COVID-19 has made us all much more aware of how easy it is to spread sickness and disease. It has forced us to interact with each other differently and keep in mind some simple changes in habit in order to stay healthy. Some of those habits include:
- Wash your hands frequently, especially after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing into your hands.
- Avoid sharing drinks or food and stay away from persons who are ill.
- Eat right and get enough sleep; avoid allowing yourself to become run down.
- If you are sick with a fever or vomiting, stay home from work or school.
- View the IDOE Student Sickness Care Guide here.
- View the Flu Guide For Parents
Immunizations
The Indiana Department of Health requires vaccinations for all school age students.
School Immunization Requirements
Mental Health
Meridian Health Services
Meridian Health Services
Meridian Health Services is a longtime partner of Muncie Community Schools (MCS). They provide a wide range of health services for students and families, including school nurses in all elementary schools and both middle schools.
School-Based Health Clinic
In 2020, Meridian opened a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) at Southside Middle School. The clinic expanded the school nurse’s office into a full health center with:
- Five spaces for health assessments
- Behavioral health services
- Dental care
Services for Students and the Community
The Southside clinic provides services for both students and community members. Community members may receive care at the clinic by scheduling an appointment in advance. Because the clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center, many services are available at low cost, and some may be free for eligible families.
Open Door Health Services
Open Door Health Services is another health provider for MCS. They have s Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) at Muncie Central High School where they provide a wide range of services for students and staff. For years, Open Door has also kept its Mobile Unit on Central's campus to service students, staff and the general public. To learn more about Open Door Health Services and see a monthly schedule, click the following link: