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 […]
Broad Street Clinic now open; new location offers increased accessibility and space
The Broad Street Clinic – formerly located in the basement at Crossroads Rhode Island – officially opened for business on February 3. The clinic will continue to serve patients experiencing homelessness and other people in the community who need care. The new site – at 228 Broad Street – is just blocks from the previous […]
PCHC welcomes Benjamin Miccinello and Patti Osborne to Board of Directors
Providence Community Health Centers is pleased to welcome healthcare executive Benjamin Miccinello and educator Patti Osborne to our Board of Directors. Benjamin Miccinello is an experienced leader in the food services industry with more than 15 years of experience in healthcare, fine dining, and consultancy, specializing in cost analysis, team development, and system optimization. Throughout […]
Michael Izzi recognized as winner of President’s Award for Excellence
Michael Izzi, a support engineer in Information Technology who is known for his superlative customer service, has been named the winner of the President’s Award for Excellence. The President’s Award for Excellence is given to employees who demonstrate behaviors consistent with our core values and serve as a role model to others. Michael’s award was […]
Prairie Avenue health center again hosts Warm Hands Warms Hearts coat giveaway
For more than 15 years, an annual event in Rhode Island called “Warm Hands Warm Hearts” has ensured that hundreds of local children stay warm in the winter months. This year, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, WWLI “Lite 105” (official media partner), Petro Home Services, Coutu Bros. Moving & Storage, Chelo’s Hometown Bar & […]
Dr. Toolan celebrated for clinical excellence along with colleagues
Providence Community Health Centers was proud to celebrate and thank our team of clinicians at a breakfast reception on January 16 at Atwood Health Center. Clinicians were recognized with awards for excellence and for a touch of fun, superlatives were awarded in categories like “Most Likely To Be Found Doing A Yoga Stretch In The […]
PCHC recognized by Neighborhood Health Plan of RI for care to Medicaid patients
Providence Community Health Centers has again been recognized by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island as a top provider of care to their Medicaid patients. PCHC achieved the highest performance for 13 measures in Neighborhood’s network of medical practices. The results, which were for 2023, were measured by the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set […]
Expansion of Central Health Center to increase access for community
On December 23, Providence Community Health Centers was thrilled to deliver a wonderful holiday gift to the neighborhood served by our Central Health Center – a groundbreaking ceremony that will allow us to care for an additional 4,000 patients annually. The expansion, which will include 10 new exam rooms and will necessitate the hiring of […]
Michael Cancilliere elected Chairman of PCHC Board of Directors
Michael Cancilliere has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors at Providence Community Health Centers. Michael, who has been on the PCHC Board since 2015, is President & CEO of CO-OP | Cooperative Production Inc., which provides a wide range of clinical resources to people with disabilities. Those services include nursing and healthcare; occupational, […]