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 […]
Dr. Hewamudalige named Medical Director
Dr. Nadine Hewamudalige has been named Medical Director for the Providence Community Health Centers, the state’s largest health center network. She joined the organization in 2016 and most recently served as Physician Lead at PCHC’s Central Health Center. As Medical Director, Dr. Hewamudalige’s responsibilities include guiding teams of physician site leaders, medical specialty chairpersons, and […]
Allergist/Immunologist Mansi Kachalia James, DO, joins PCHC
Dr. Mansi Kachalia James, a board certified Allergist/Immunologist, has joined the Providence Community Health Centers and will work from our new specialty clinic site at Randall Square, where she hopes to begin offering a wide variety of services including environmental skin testing, drug and food allergy testing and oral challenges. Dr. James completed a two-year […]
Application period for Family Nurse Practitioner Residency Program starts on January 4th
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PCHC marks National Health Center Week with video, Providence Journal op/ed
The Providence Community Health Centers was proud to celebrate 2020 National Health Center Week from August 9-15, recognizing the people who deliver critical services and programs in health centers across the country. As part of the celebration, PCHC produced its own video, asking team members to talk about what the week means to them and […]
PCHC utilizing mailed tests to ensure Colorectal Cancer Screening continues
Since March, most routine health screenings have been delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) is creatively addressing the need for colorectal cancer screening with tests that are mailed to the patient’s home, completed, and returned by mail to be tested in a laboratory. The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is an […]
Merrill Thomas recognized with 2020 Leaders & Achievers Award
Merrill Thomas, President and CEO of The Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC), has been recognized as a “2020 Leaders & Achievers” awardee by the Providence Business News. The 25 individuals recognized were chosen based on their leadership, achievements, and longstanding commitment to the business community, as well as a sustained demonstration of leading others, community […]
PCHC Partners with Providence Fire Department EMS
Providence Community Health Centers and Providence Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have launched an innovative program to transport non-emergent patients to PCHC Express instead of the local hospital emergency room. Together with the City of Providence and Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, PCHC began piloting the program in October. When a community member calls 911, […]
PCHC Welcomes Five Physicians Summer 2019
AUGUST 13, 2019 Claudia Clarke, DO, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics – PCHC Central Dr. Clarke earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biopsychology and Biomedical Engineering Systems from Tufts University; her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing her Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency training at the State University of New York – […]