Pediatric patient fund established in memory of the late Dr. John Moran
In 1973, Dr. John Moran joined the Providence Ambulatory Health Foundation as its first full-time physician. It was a leap of faith as the very existence of this new concept – community health centers — was under political fire from the Nixon administration. Still, Dr. Moran accepted the offer to become the first full-time physician […]
Innovative clinic for cancer survivors featured on Channel 10 news
Providence Community Health Centers is now home to an innovative clinic for adult cancer survivors who have concluded their oncology treatment and are transitioning back to primary care. The Multidisciplinary Oncology Survivorship Treatment (MOST) clinic is designed to help survivors address the many questions that can accompany a person’s cancer journey: Will my cancer return? […]
Free swimming/water safety lessons available for kids
Providence Community Health Centers is teaming up with Pods Swimming in East Providence to provide free swimming and water safety classes, courtesy of a grant from USA Swimming. The lessons are for PCHC patients ages 6 months to 12 years old. In these classes, children will learn the elementary backstroke, how to float, and other […]
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 […]