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.
Maria Dagraca, RN, from Atwood is latest DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses winner
Maria Dagraca, RN, is the first 2024 winner of our DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national program started by a family that wanted to recognize the great nursing care their loved one received. She has been a nurse at our Atwood Health Center since 2021. Maria, who was recognized at a surprise ceremony […]
PCHC again recognized by NHPRI as a top provider of care delivered to Medicaid patients
Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) has again been recognized by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) as a top provider of care to their Medicaid patients. PCHC achieved the highest performance for 15 measures in Neighborhood’s network of medical practices. “We are honored to be recognized for the outstanding work that our PCHC care […]
Ralph Chartier recognized with President’s Award for Excellence
It was almost 10 years ago that Ralph Chartier joined Providence Community Health Centers as director of our Capitol Hill Health Center. As his responsibilities have expanded over the past decade, Ralph has consistently demonstrated his commitment to patients, fellow staff, and the community. This is just part of the reason that Ralph is the […]
PCHC first community health center in RI to adopt Epic electronic health record
Following a year of planning, training, and hard work, Providence Community Health Centers has become the first community health center in Rhode Island to go-live with Epic, the most widely-used electronic health record in the world. The October 7th launch of the new system was made possible through the partnership of Providence Community Health Centers […]
Dr. Hewamudalige bringing a focus on quality, teamwork to CMO role
When Dr. Nadine Hewamudalige joined Providence Community Health Centers in 2016, she immediately recognized the impact of the organization’s mission, with an emphasis on each staff member making a difference in the lives of patients and families. She embraced the culture, regarding her colleagues as role models in how community health should be delivered. “With […]