Dr. Lori Marion joins PCHC as first full-time pediatric hospitalist
Providence Community Health Centers is now home to its first-ever full-time pediatric hospitalist, a physician dedicated to visiting newborns and parents in the hospital in the days following birth. Dr. Lori Marion joined PCHC in June, assuming this role to ensure newborns and families have the best possible care. As PCHC has grown, so has […]
Residency in the Community Health Optometry program approved for reaccreditation
The Residency in the Community Health Optometry program at Providence Community Health Centers has been approved for reaccreditation for eight years. Our program is affiliated with the New England College of Optometry. The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education conducted a virtual evaluation visit (due to COVID-19) on March 26, 2021. The evaluation is a comprehensive […]
Water safety program featured on front page of Providence Journal
The July 29th edition of the Providence Journal featured a front page story about the swimming program for inner-city youth that is organized by Providence Community Health Centers and held at Pods Swimming in East Providence. The program is supported by a grant from the USA Swimming Foundation. In these classes, children learn the elementary […]
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 […]