“Warm Hands Warm Hearts” event distributes coats to children in need
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. On January 19th, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, Lite 105, Petro Home Services, Ocean State Job Lot, and Providence Community Health Centers again teamed up […]
Ulises Morel recognized with President’s Award for Excellence
Ulises Morel’s relationship with Providence Community Health Centers started when he was a young patient at our Olneyville Health Center. He never forgot the care he received as a child which is why Ulises was excited to join the same health center as an Internal Medicine nurse in 2017. One of the people who recommended […]
PCHC recognized as one of the nation’s highest quality health centers by HRSA
Providence Community Health Centers has been recognized as one of the nation’s top clinically performing community health centers, receiving coveted “gold tier” status as a Health Center Quality Leader from the Health Resources and Services Administration. In this category, PCHC has earned two gold and four silver medals over the past six years for quality […]
Rose Washburn and Dr. Block honored for their years of service
When the Providence Community Health Center family came together on September 10 for our Employee Gala, we celebrated dozens of employees for their years of service. Our top two honorees – Rose Washburn and Dr. Stanley Block – represent the support and clinical functions that work closely together so PCHC can provide great care to […]
President & CEO reflects on 25 years of growth, change at PCHC
When Merrill Thomas joined PCHC 25 years ago, the organization had fewer than 100 employees, serving 18,000 patients at six sites around Providence. Today, PCHC is home to 600 employees who care for more than 60,000 patients at nine health centers and other locations around Providence. In his initial role as Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating […]
Nurse shares her breast cancer journey; encourages others to get screened
At the press conference announcing a $20,000 Crucial Catch grant to Providence Community Health Centers, Rachel DeBonis, BSN, RN, shared her story of breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy. Rachel, a nurse at our Asthma and Allergy Clinic, was one of the speakers at the event, which detailed a grant awarded by The American […]
PCHC recipient of first Crucial Catch grant in RI
The American Cancer Society and New England Patriots Foundation have awarded a $20,000 grant to Providence Community Health Centers to safely increase breast cancer screenings over a 12-month period. The grant funding is made possible through the Society’s partnership with the National Football League and the Crucial Catch campaign. PCHC is the first-ever Rhode […]
Congratulations to the latest PCHC College Unbound graduates
Congratulations to the fifth, sixth, and seventh Providence Community Health Centers team members to complete the College Unbound program. Christine Loesch, Gricelyz Montanez, and Zulema Gonzalez graduated on May 14, each with a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Change Studies. The graduates are pictured here from left to right. Zulema, Enrollment & Project Manager, […]
PCHC recognized as one of Rhode Island’s healthiest employers
Providence Community Health Centers is one of just 18 organizations recognized by Providence Business News as one of 2022’s “Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island”. The honorees for this year’s annual program – which is now in its 11th year – will be recognized during a noontime ceremony at the Providence Marriott Downtown on August 4. […]
PCHC’s Lillian Nieves, PharmD, named Pharmacist of the Year
Providence Community Health Center’s Lillian Nieves, PharmD, has been named the Guido L. Pettinicchio “Rhode Island Pharmacist of the Year” by the Rhode Island Pharmacists Association. Lillian will be recognized at RIPA’s annual dinner and awards ceremony on June 16, 2022 at Kirkbrae Country Club. Lillian has positively impacted the lives of our patients – […]