Maria Furtado, RN, recognized with the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Groundbreaking held for Capitol Hill renovations
A May 20th groundbreaking ceremony at our Capitol Hill Health Center marked the kickoff of renovations that will allow us to care for another 4,000 patients. At the event, Merrill Thomas, President and CEO, shared his thoughts on what expanded medical services will mean for the community. He also discussed the legacy of the late […]
PCHC named one of RI’s “Best Places to Work” for 6th year in a row
For the 6th year in a row, Providence Community Health Center has been named one of Rhode Island’s “Best Places to Work” by the Providence Business News. This award is a reflection of our team’s commitment to our mission and dedication to our patients, their families, and each other. The honorees that receive this award […]
Lactation consultations now available at PCHC
Breastfeeding has many proven benefits for both the newborn baby and mother. Providence Community Health Centers is now offering lactation health support provided by Kristen Hylan, MSN, FNP-BC, who is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. Kristen, who is Assistant Director of our Nurse Practitioner Residency program, is excited to help new parents with challenges related […]
14th Annual Golf Tournament Taking Place On July 19th
Please join us for a great day of golf for a great cause! Our 14th Annual Golf Benefit Tournament takes place at Warwick Country Club on Monday, July 19th, 2021 with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start. By playing in or sponsoring our tournament, you will be supporting more than 60,000 patients who rely on […]
Millie Diaz first PCHC employee to graduate from College Unbound
Millie Diaz, Medical Front Desk Supervisor at our Chafee Health Center, is the first Providence Community Health Center employee to graduate from College Unbound. Millie took part in her college graduation ceremony via Zoom on February 27. College Unbound is an innovative, degree-granting college focused on adults seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree. PCHC offers […]
Tufts Health Plan and PCHC team up to expand access for Medicaid beneficiaries
In collaboration with The Providence Community Health Centers, Tufts Health Plan is providing its Medicaid RITogether members with increased access to high-quality care. Members can now see providers from the State’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center. “Our goal is to provide high quality, holistic health care to Rhode Island Medicaid beneficiaries, and increased access to […]
Dedication to moms, newborns make June Carrara first-ever President’s Award honoree
June Carrara, RN, has been working in pediatric nursing with the Providence Community Health Centers for 28 years. This means she has cared for newborns who decades later are in her care again as they deliver their own children. It is those relationships that June, the first-ever recipient of the PCHC President’s Award, values the […]
Groundbreaking held for 9th PCHC health center site
On January 8th, Providence Community Health Centers held a groundbreaking ceremony for its ninth health center — PCHC Atwood. The new site, located at 31 Atwood Street, is scheduled to open in early 2022 and will include an Express Care department. Merrill Thomas, President and CEO of PCHC, said the development of the new center […]
PCHC staff receives Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
On December 29th, the Providence Community Health Centers began administering its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to frontline workers from its health centers. The vaccine is not yet available at health centers for distribution to the public. The initial shipment of the vaccine from the Rhode Island Department of Health includes 300 doses […]