Open Door Health: Affirming Healthcare for All C
ompassionate, affirming healthcare “The last six months have been an is the foundation for Open Door exercise in humility and agility,” says Health, Providence’s new primary Medical Director, Dr. Matt Murphy. care facility dedicated to serving local “We’re privileged to be an asset to our LGBTQ+ communities. As an initiative of neighbors and our communities in a time the Rhode Island Public Health Institute, that is so full of uncertainty.” Open Door Health’s mission is to reduce health disparities and Staff and leadership approach improve health equity. positions as allies and advocates to patients. Open Door Health launched in March 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic began taking off Murphy leads Open Door Health in Rhode Island, and has since provided alongside Executive Director Dr. Amy comprehensive primary care both in- Nunn, who developed clinical services person at its Providence-based clinic and based on input and feedback from via telemedicine. Primary care services patients and community stakeholders. include adult and pediatric primary Staff and leadership approach their care, HIV primary care and prevention, positions as allies and advocates to their comprehensive STI screening and patients. “We welcome all comers!” treatment, and gender-affirming care. Dr, Nunn says. “We serve everyone,
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by Cassie Sutten Coats
irrespective of their race, income, gender, sexual identity or gender expression.” Open Door Health accepts all insurance and is in-network with most major insurance companies. They offer sliding scale fee discounts and flexible payment plans for services to ensure that their cost is not a barrier to care. their Open Door Health is currently accepting new patients. They are also looking for new staff to join their growing team. Open positions include full- and part-time physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. Interested parties may search available positions and apply online at indeed. com/cmp/Rhode-Island-Public-HealthInstitute.
