Ranitidine (Zantac) is no longer available for purchase. If you need a replacement medication, call your Open Door care team for an appointment to discuss your options. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) gives details in their press announcement: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is requesting [...]
“Plans are worthless, but planning is everything. There is a very great distinction because when you are planning for an emergency you must start with this one thing: the very definition of "emergency" is that it is unexpected, therefore it is not going to happen the way you are [...]
Open Door’s integrated support services teams are available to assist our care teams, patients & the community learn about available programs and access eligible benefits directly over the phone. Contact the Member Services Department at (707) 269-7073 or your clinic’s Case Manager for detailed and up-to-date resource information. Below [...]
Caring for your infant’s teeth begins the moment they are born. From birth until about six months of age, you should clean your child’s gums. Gently rub a damp cloth over the gums after each meal. Once teeth appear it’s time to brush the teeth twice each day with [...]
When you are pregnant, your hormonal activity increases, which can lead to “pregnancy gingivitis.” If you ignore it, gingivitis can develop into a chronic infection of the teeth, gums, and jawbone that can even lead to tooth loss. Gingivitis can also affect the health of your unborn baby and [...]
By now almost everyone knows that smoking has been linked with lung disease, cancer, and heart disease. But most people are not aware that smokers are much more likely to have serious dental and oral health problems. Periodontal disease is an infection of the teeth, gums, and the bone [...]
Due to changes in best practices for health care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic Open Door is deferring routine appointment types and preventative dental services. These necessary protective measures require in a temporary reduction in our dental workforce. Our health centers remain open for essential dental services. We ask our community [...]
Below are the best resources for information about COVID-19: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Humboldt County Department of Public Health Humboldt Health Alert Partnership HealthPlan of California (PDF) Information St. Joseph Health Online Self-Assessment Tool American Diabetes Association’s COVID-19 Diabetes Resources
Important Information For Patients with Diabetes Trusted Sources of Information About Implications of COVID-19 for People with Diabetes: CDC: COVID-19 The Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition DiaTribe: Coronavirus Preparation Strategies American Diabetes Association ADCES (Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists) JDRF: Coronavirus TCYOD: COVID-19 Video Medscape [...]
Due to changes in best practices for health care delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic Open Door is deferring routine appointment types and preventative dental services. These necessary protective measures require in a temporary reduction in our dental workforce. Our health centers remain open for essential dental services. We ask our community [...]
Walk-In Acute Care Services
Do you need medical care today, but you can’t get in with your regular Open Door provider?
Open Door is pleased to announce walk-in services for non-life threatening medical issues!
What: Open Door Acute Care Center (ACC) for walk-in appointments for established Open Door patients
Who: for all established Open Door patients. We cannot accept anyone who is not already a patient of Open Door.
Where: 2412 Buhne Street, Eureka, CA 95501 | 707.443.4666 phone
When: 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday (closed for lunch 12:00PM – 1:00 PM)
What: Walk-in health center (no appointment needed) for established patients
Morning appointments accepted before 11:15 AM
Afternoon appointments accepted before 4:15 PM
The ACC serves the following acute issues:
Important Notes:
The Acute Care Center cannot see patients for work related injury or illness, sports physicals, or medication refills of any kind.
We cannot treat life-threatening conditions. If you have any of the following, please call 911 or proceed to the Emergency Department nearest you:
Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise (The Madaket)
Humboldt Coastal Beaches and Hiking Trail (moonstone beach, headwater trail, etc)
Redwood Sky Walk at Sequoia Zoo
Applicants must be recent graduates (less than 18 months) from an accredited master’s or DNP program, licensed (CA APRN) and credentialed (FNP-C) or license/credential-eligible as an FNP or PA-C with a stated commitment to practice as a primary care provider in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) or other safety-net settings upon completion of the residency.
Requirements for newly graduated Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
"The support and continued professional growth offered by the residency program during the often difficult transition from student to provider is priceless. I could not imagine beginning my NP career without it. The organization is welcoming and supportive and the diversity of the patient population provides unique and valuable training opportunities. It has been an outstanding experience I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to be a part of. I wish that all NP’s could have the same supportive start."
Stephanie Randall, FNP
"I love the fact that when I started Residency and decided to stay on board with Open Door, there was and continues to be support available at all times.There is this constant push for excellence and growth; I love that there are constant ways to hone my craft as I am introduced to up to date treatment guidelines.The patient population and their feedback constantly shows me the reward that comes from giving and the need to continue to be better."
Values for Residency:
Marressa Ozokwere, FNP
- Heal and comfort; serve compassionately
- Serve as representatives for Open Doors’ Mission to provide quality care to all people
- Foster growth, excellence and positivity
- Excel at our craft and find ways to continue to improve. View Self-reflection as a strength
- Support and learn from updated research and share with peers; be a lifetime learner
- Treat all equally and responsibly use our power for good
Values of Open Door NP Residency:
- Promotion of a diverse provider workforce representative of the community it serves.
- Dedication to training NP’s to practice at the full extent of their scope.
- Promote provider retention in the field of primary care.
- Training providers to work in a low resource rural practice setting.
- To produce providers that apply their medical knowledge to care for complex medical patients with confidence and compassion.
Testimonial:
“The open door NP residency allowed me to gain confidence taking care of the most complex family medicine patients in a low resource rural practice environment. This program taught me that being a primary care provider is about working as a team at every level to support each other and the patient in achieving their goals of care. The preceptors of this program set the bar for intelligence and compassion, each is dedicated to educating and supporting the next generation of primary care providers”
Angelo Alfano, FNP
