RI Foundation, Attorney General announce millions of dollars in dental grants
On March 17, Providence Community Health Center hosted a press conference announcing $7.9 million in grants to provide dental care for Providence children. The grants were awarded through the Foundation’s Rhode Island Attorney General’s 6/10 Children’s Fund, which was established with $10 million from a civil settlement last year between Barletta Heavy Division and the […]
Dr. Karen Ng honored with President’s Award for Excellence
Dr. Karen Ng has been recognized with the President’s Award for Excellence, presented annually to a team member who demonstrates the values of Providence Community Health Centers and acts as a role model to others. Dr. Ng is a Family Medicine physician at our Atwood Health Center. She previously cared for patients at our Olneyville […]
Dr. Karen Ng recognized for clinical excellence with the Golden Stethoscope Award
Dr. Karen Ng is this year’s winner of the Golden Stethoscope Award, which recognizes an exemplary clinician who demonstrates clinical excellence and a commitment to compassionate patient care. Dr. Ng is a Family Medicine physician who has been with PCHC since 2001 and currently cares for patients at our Atwood Health Center. She is pictured […]
Dr. Knarr honored with Public Health Champion Award
Dr. Erica Knarr, our Clinical Director of Dental Medicine, was recently awarded the Public Health Champion Award at the RI Public Health Association’s annual meeting. The award is presented to individuals who have championed public health through advocacy, education, and service. We talked to Dr. Knarr about receiving this award and the ways PCHC is […]
2025 Mission of Mercy Serves 600+ Rhode Islanders in Need; Delivers $300K in Donated Services
Powered by hundreds of oral health professionals and members of the community who volunteered their time on October 4 and 5, the 2025 Rhode Island Mission of Mercy free dental clinic served a total of 611 in-need Rhode Islanders and delivered more than $300,000 worth of donated dental services. Held all day on Saturday, Oct. […]
Community celebrates expansion of Central Health Center
One of the highlights of National Health Center Week was the August 7 ribbon cutting for the expansion of our Central Health Center. The program included remarks from Sen. Jack Reed, Merrill Thomas, PCHC President & CEO, Peter Marino from Neighborhood Health Plan of RI, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, and Chanita Hall, Central Health Center […]
2025 Golf Fundraiser is our most successful ever
Our annual golf tournament was one of the most successful in history as supporters and friends of PCHChelped us raise funds for programs and services. The 18th annual fundraiser took place at the Warwick CountyClub on July 14. This year drew a large turnout including a record number of Board members and PCHC staffeither playing, […]
Dr. Lonice Thomas retiring with a 40-year legacy of caring for children, families
It is a Friday afternoon in July and an ice cream truck is serving free treats to dozens of patients and staff at our Atwood Health Center. They have gathered to celebrate the incredible career of Dr. Lonice Thomas, a pediatrician with Providence Community Health Centers who is retiring after a 40-year career of caring […]
Paula Slinko is latest recipient of DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Paula Slinko, BSN-RN, was recognized as our most recent Daisy Award honoree at a surprise ceremony on May 6. Paula has been a nurse in our Asthma and Allergy clinic since joining PCHC almost two years ago. She said the most rewarding part of her job is “undoubtedly the opportunity to serve the underserved, ensuring […]
Stephen O’Halloran named Vice President & Chief Information Officer at PCHC
Stephen O’Halloran has joined Providence Community Health Centers as Vice President & Chief Information Officer. Stephen brings more than 20 years of executive IT experience to the position, most recently as Chief Information Officer at The Dimock Center, a Boston-based Federally Qualified Health Center. During his tenure there, he worked with his team to grow […]