Open Door Through the Years
For 50 years, Open Door has been serving the needs of our neighbors for coordinated, comprehensive, and affordable health care both within and – through its wraparound programs – beyond the exam room. What began in 1972 as a free clinic in the basement of the First Baptist Church in Ossining has become a nationally-recognized, multi-site, federally-qualified health center serving over 62,000 people. Regardless of the affluence that exists in Westchester and Putnam Counties, many people here live at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. They struggle with poverty, unemployment, lack of health insurance, and life-threatening health disparities. In response, Open Door emphasizes access with a sliding scale fee discount, convenient hours and locations, and a bilingual, multicultural, and culturally competent staff.
Each decade has been unique in its growth and accomplishments. Each year we’ve been able to serve more patients in more ways and in more communities.
The 1970's:
First Patients Are Welcomed
1972

1973
1974
1976
1978
The 1980's:
New Programs Are Offered
1980
1981
1985

1986

1987
1988

1989

The 1990's:
New Executive Leadership and Growth
1989

1990
1995

1995
1998

1998

The 2000's:
School Based Health Centers Open
2001
2002
2004

2005

2006

2006

2007

2007
2008

2009

The 2010's:
Locations open in new communities.
2010

2010

2010

2012
2013

2015

2017

2018

2018

2019

The 2020's:
Frontline response to COVID-19.
2020

2021
