Patricia Terceira named Director of Nursing at PCHC
Patricia Terceira, MBA, BSN, RN, CCM, has been named Director of Nursing at Providence Community Health Centers. Patricia has served as Director of our Capitol Health Center since 2019, Previously, she was an Assistant Health Center Director with PCHC and held several roles at Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island including leadership roles in case […]
Veronica Brimpong named 2024 Community/Home/Public Health Nurse of the Year
Congratulations to Veronica Brimpong, MSN, RN, who has been named the 2024 Community/Home/Public Health Nurse of the Year as part of Rhode Island Monthly’s annual Excellence in Nursing Awards. Veronica, a charge nurse at our Randall Square Health Center, was recognized on September 12 at a ceremony at the Crowne Plaza with her fellow awardees. […]
Sen. Reed teams up with Reach Out and Read to benefit children in PCHC’s care
Research shows that reading to children during their preschool years helps their healthy development and gives them a major boost toward a successful education. In an effort to help more Rhode Island families build their home libraries and spark a love of reading from an early age, Senator Jack Reed is teaming up with Reach […]
Largest-ever water safety class for our young patients takes place at Pods Swimming
Thanks to the Department of Environmental Management and Pods Swimming in East Providence, our largest-ever group of young patients learned water safety and swimming skills this past summer. Pods has partnered with us since 2018 to give free lessons to young patients at PCHC, an opportunity these children would not have otherwise. There were more […]
Leticia Lima named RIHCA 2024 Beacon Award winner
Congratulations to Leticia Lima, a health center assistant at our Capitol Hill center, who was one of the 2024 Beacon Award winners recognized by the Rhode Island Health Center Association (RIHCA) earlier this month. Every year, RIHCA honors employees who exemplify the mission of health centers as beacons of service and caring. “For me, the […]
New dental clinic to improve access to oral health for underserved adults
The Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) is excited to announce the expansion of its adult dental services. In continued efforts to address the critical shortage of dentists caring for underserved patients, most of whom are adults insured through Medicaid, PCHC is opening an adult dental clinic on its Prairie Avenue campus. A press conference and […]
Dr. Hewamudalige named a “40 Under Forty” awardee by Providence Business News
Congratulations to Dr. Nadine Hewamudalige, who was recognized as a “40 Under Forty” recipient by the Providence Business News on July 18 at the Aldrich Mansion in Warwick. Dr. Hewamudalige, our Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, was one of 40 honorees selected based on their career success and involvement within their communities. In the […]
Dr. Margaret Miller named Medical Director of Primary Care Services at PCHC
Dr. Margaret Miller has joined Providence Community Health Centers as Medical Director of Primary Care Services. She will oversee and direct a broad range of primary care services and primary care clinicians with a focus on guiding our team in the planning and delivery of high-quality clinical care with an emphasis on patient access and […]
Taressa Jones recognized as DAISY Nurse Leader Award honoree
Congratulations to Taressa Jones, BSN-RN, who was recognized as the DAISY Nurse Leader Award honoree at a surprise ceremony on March 26. Taressa, Assistant Health Center Director of our Atwood Health Center, joined PCHC as a staff nurse in 2019 and has progressively taken on increased responsibility during her five years with our team. “I […]
17th annual golf benefit happening on July 15th
Providence Community Health Center’s 2024 golf tournament takes place on Monday, July 15th at the Warwick Country Club, one of the state’s most scenic courses.