Open Door Community Health Centers

09/03/2025

A Healthier You with Collaborative Care Services!
Join one of our Group Medical Visits at Open Door Community Health Centers—where medical care meets education and holistic support for your well-being.

✨ Choose the group that fits your journey:
❤️ Heart Health Group – Improve sleep, blood sugar, cholesterol & stress
🧘 Mind-Body-Lifestyle – Integrate healing for your mind, body, spirit & lifestyle
⚖️ Weight Loss for Wellness – Learn sustainable habits for a healthier weight
🥗 Whole Body Health Through Nutrition – Prevent & manage chronic conditions with food, movement & support

📞 Call (707) 443-4666 to learn more and join a group that supports your goals!

09/02/2025

Make your own fire cider!

Join us Sunday, September 7, from 1-3 pm for a free, hands-on, garden-to-kitchen workshop with award-winning naturalist and artist, Cate Be (she/ze). You’ll learn the tradition behind this warming tonic and create your own jar to take home.

Space is limited - reserve your spot today!
Register online at https://loom.ly/j5djtIw or by contacting us directly.

We are excited to share garlic grown in the wellness gardens this year as a feature ingredient!

Meet our guest educator:
Cate studied natural resources, ecological restoration, herbalism, and more, graduating with a Bachelor of Science and two minors from Humboldt State University. Cate has been making her own Fire Ciders and Elderberry Elixirs for the community for years. She currently lives as a working artist, activist, resistance fighter, medicinal purveyor, and community builder with a small garden and her small emotional support gentle-sir, Hachi.

Questions? Reach out to Open Door’s Gardens & Food Resources Team at (707) 269-7073 x3179 or email garden@opendoorhealth.com.

09/02/2025

Whether you need health insurance for a few months or the foreseeable future, you can find a plan and the financial help to pay for it through Covered California — no long-term commitment required.

Curious which health insurance options are available to you? Contact our Member Services Department for free enrollment assistance! Give us a call at (707) 269-7073 or email us today at memberservices@opendoorhealth.com.

08/29/2025

Keep their smiles bright and futures brighter! Regular wellness check-ups for kids are essential to catching health concerns early and ensuring they grow up strong and healthy. With Covered California, your kiddos have access to comprehensive check-ups, including health and dental.

For free enrollment assistance, contact our Member Services Department at (707) 269-7073 or memberservices@opendoorhealth.com!

08/27/2025

Atención residentes del condado de Humboldt:

Si busca un seguro médico, ¡Covered California podría ser una opción! Debido a la proclamación del Estado de Emergencia del Gobernador, se ha abierto un Período de Inscripción Especial que permite a los residentes del condado de Humboldt solicitar un seguro fuera del período de Inscripción Abierta habitual.

Desde ahora hasta el 7 de septiembre de 2025, puede solicitar cobertura médica a través de Covered California. El Departamento de Servicios para Miembros de Open Door está aquí para guiarlo con sus opciones, determinar su elegibilidad y ayudarle a encontrar el plan que mejor se adapte a sus necesidades de salud.

Para obtener asistencia gratuita, contáctenos al (707) 269-7073 o envíe un correo electrónico a memberservices@opendoorhealth.com.

08/24/2025

❤️ Take Charge of Your Heart Health!
Join our Heart Health Group and start your journey to feeling better, having more energy, and living a heart-healthy life.
🫀 Learn about:
• Managing blood pressure & cholesterol
• Staying active & maintaining a healthy weight
• Improving sleep & nutrition
• Manage stress
📞 Call the Green Pod Reception Desk at (707) 441-1624 x 3371 to join!
Let’s build a healthier heart, together. 💪

08/13/2025

We’re thrilled to share that our President & CEO, Tory Starr, was featured on the latest episode of the Hart & Hustle Podcast!

In this powerful conversation, Tory dives into:

💡 How 40+ years of nursing shaped his leadership philosophy: “You can't chart vitals if your own heart's not in it.”
👥 The difference between managing vs. leading in a healthcare system with 800+ employees
🤖 How AI and tech can restore human connection in patient care
🏥 Why community health centers are at the heart of healthcare’s social justice movement
🌱 Building mission-driven teams that want to come to work every day

Tory’s insights are a must-listen for anyone passionate about transforming healthcare through empathy, innovation, and purpose.

🔗 https://loom.ly/ooJu2ZM

Huge thanks to the Hart & Hustle team for spotlighting the future of rural healthcare leadership!

📢 Listen to Our New Episode! 📢 A brand new episode of the Hart & Hustle podcast is 📌LIVE📌 with Tory Starr, President & CEO of Open Door Community Health Centers! Today's conversation is all about: 👉 Why 40+ years of nursing experience shaped his leadership philosophy of "you can't cha...

08/12/2025

Attention Humboldt County Residents:

If you’re looking for health insurance, Covered California may be an option for you! Due to the Governor's State of Emergency proclamation, a Special Enrollment Period has opened up, allowing Humboldt County Residents to apply for insurance outside of the normal Open Enrollment period.

From now until September 7, 2025, you can apply for health coverage through Covered California. Open Door’s Member Services Department is here to guide you through your options, determine eligibility, and help you find the plan that suits your health needs best.

For free assistance, contact us at (707) 269-7073 or email memberservices@opendoorhealth.com!

08/09/2025

Desde Fortuna hasta Del Norte, Open Door se enorgullece de servir a las comunidades de toda la costa norte, llevando una atención compasiva y de alta calidad más cerca de casa. Estamos trabajando cada día para mejorar el acceso y satisfacer las necesidades de nuestros vecinos.

Al cerrar esta semana, estamos llenos de gratitud, por nuestros pacientes, nuestro personal dedicado y todos los que apoyan la misión del centro de salud. Juntos, estamos construyendo un futuro en el que 1 de cada 3 estadounidenses pueda contar
con una atención arraigada en la comunidad e impulsada
por la equidad.