New Clinic Taking Shape
It’s amazing the difference a month can make in the world of construction! The first floor of Open Cities Health Center’s new Rice Street clinic is taking shape. The duct work and major systems are...
View ArticleJuly Nutrition Tip – Make Your Own Salad Dressing
Good nutrition is one of the keys to good health. There’s a lot of information on the internet and in books about what to eat, what not to eat, calorie counting, fad diets, food groups….and the list...
View ArticleJuly Fitness Tip – 4 Minute Work
Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to your health and well-being. A great example of this is Tabata. Tabata is a four minute workout that consists of 20 seconds of exercise followed...
View ArticleNew Clinic Opening Soon!
The countdown is on and we’re just a few short weeks away from opening our new Rice Street Clinic! Open Cities Health Center (OCHC) will once again be providing medical services in St. Paul’s North End...
View ArticleAugust Nutrition Tip – Reasons to Avoid Sugar Substitutes
Sugar is prolific in our diets today and can be found in everything from chewing gum and juices to spaghetti sauces and packaged foods. As a result, many people have traded the traditional white sugar...
View ArticleNorth End Clinic Now Open!
Open Cities Health Center is back in operation in the North End neighborhood of St. Paul and we couldn’t be happier about it! The first floor of our new clinic at 916 Rice Street opened on Monday...
View ArticleFree Mammogram Event!
Registration is still open for Open Cities Health Center’s next mammogram event on Tuesday September 22nd, 2015. The event offers women a chance to receive free health screenings including a breast...
View ArticleFree Stress Management Workshop
Join us for a free workshop on stress management and “emotional first aid.” Open Cities Health Center is hosting a free workshop on stress management for all interested individuals from 3-4pm on...
View ArticleThank You Regalettes!
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation…Warren Buffet… Kresge…The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation… Big names and big money dominate the headlines in the world of philanthropy. But the big names and big...
View ArticleAvoiding Blood Sugar Spikes
Do you ever get that “2 o’clock feeling when all you really want is a candy bar? What about a mid-morning headache along with fatigue, confusion, and brain fog? You might be riding the blood sugar...
View ArticleDiabetes Care at OCHC
About 1 in 4 people do not know they have diabetes and about 18,000 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each year in Minnesota. It’s clear to see that diabetes is very much an issue in Minnesota and is...
View ArticleOpen Enrollment at Open Cities Health Center
Open Enrollment at OCHC is an easy process. We have certified MNsure navigators who can help answer your questions, fill out forms and help your throughout the entire application process. Please come...
View ArticleTHE LIFE STORY OF DR. FREDREKIA LEWIS
Dr. Fred Lewis had his own practice and worked at Open Cities Health Center in St. Paul for 34 years, treating patients who didn’t have insurance, Angela Davis reports (2:33). WCCO 4 News at 6 – March...
View ArticleInsurance Updates from MNsure
MNsure has adopted several major updates recently, with the hope of helping Minnesotans across the state. As an official MNsure partner, Open Cities Health Center has trained MNsure Navigators...
View ArticleApril 26, 2017 – Dr. Fred Lewis Memorial Gathering
April 18, 2017 On next Wednesday, April 26 from 11AM to 1PM, we will host and informal chance for people to gather in our conference room at 409 Dunlap for coffee, cake and some light lunch and juice...
View ArticleGolden Jubilee Celebration Breakfast
On October 19, we are celebrating our 50th anniversary. You will enjoy listening to the inspiring stories, watching as remarkable people and organizations are honored and eating a delicious breakfast...
View ArticleWe’ll be Closed on Monday, September 4
Open Cities Health Center will be closed Monday, September 4, 2017, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Centro de Salud de Ciudades Abiertas se cerrara, Lunes 4 de September de 2017, en las...
View ArticleJoin St. Paul Neighbors for “A Community Conversation: Health vs. Healthcare”
What do FRESH FOOD, GARDENING, and GREEN SPACE have to do with HEALTHCARE? On September 20th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, please join your St. Paul neighbors to find out! This is a free event, and no...
View ArticleOPEN ENROLLMENT AT OCHC
What is Open Enrollment? The yearly period when people can enroll in a health insurance plan. 2018 Open Enrollment runs from November 1, 2017 to December 15, 2017. What is Special Enrollment? Life...
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