Category: News

from the Star Press MUNCIE, Ind. — Leah Wooten stood on stage at the Horizon Convention Center in front of nearly 1,000 people Saturday night, a video of her and her 6-month-old daughter Jolee playing behind her. As her child’s big, bright eyes shone onscreen, it reminded Wooten just how far she has come. She […]

Philanthropic endeavors have leaders who believe in the cause and champion for it!   For a decade, Charlie Sursa and Fred Reese have been particularly instrumental in Meridian’s philanthropic efforts and are being recognized as recipients of Meridian’s 2019 Spirit of Meridian Award. Philanthropy means the love of humanity—it is the pulse of not-for-profit organizations such […]

from the Herald Bulletin Meridian Health Services has acquired the Madison County Community Health Center, and plans to expand its services in the county. The change is effective immediately, according to a news release issued by Muncie-based regional health care provider. Meridian Health will acquire all Community Health Center assets and liabilities, although precise financial […]

from The StarPress In just a few months, Meridian Health Services will host the 10th running of its annual charity gala, Rialzo. Meridian has already announced details about the event so guests can start planning their night out in downtown Muncie. Here’s what we know so far. When and where: Go ahead and mark this […]

from The StarPress In photos, it’s elegant dresses, wild tuxedos, four-course meals and ice sculptures. There’s dancing, singing and elaborate décor. One year, a chocolate dessert was served in the shape of a sparkling red shoe. The next, there were belly dancers and a live goat. The glitz and glamour, and sometimes the silliness, are […]

from The Muncie Journal Meridian Health Services is pleased to announce that Madison County Community Health Center will be joining its organization with an anticipated effective date first quarter of 2019. This collaboration will bring great strengths to each and offer patients access to a broader spectrum of healthcare services that will provide community benefit. […]

Immediately after hearing of the school shooting incident at Dennis Intermediate School, Meridian Health Services staff were dispatched to the school to respond to the needs of students and staff. Therapists, Behavior Clinicians and Clinical Supervisors from Meridian’s child, foster care and adult services spent time meeting with distraught students, reassuring safety, and assisting them […]

from The StarPress When journalist Sam Quinones pursued his first book on the opiate epidemic, he assumed it would be focused on the criminal aspect. But as he told the audience during Meridian Health Services’ community speaker series event Thursday, he found that addiction spreads far beyond crime. He spent several years documenting these components […]

from The StarPress Attendees of the Muncie Bridge Dinner on the Washington Street bridge enjoyed local food vendors, live music from the Muncie Central Jazz Band and the Ball State School of Music as well as a bird’s eye view of the Duck Derby race which raised funds for Meridian Health Services Thursday evening.

from The StarPress MUNCIE, Ind. — It was evident the opioid crisis hits close to home for many local residents as a group of 1,000 echoing voices within the Horizon Convention Center quickly fell silent Saturday night. Terry Whitt Bailey, director of community development with the city of Muncie, stood at the podium at Rialzo […]