RIHCA - Rhode Island Health Center Association

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04.05.2012: Local program at community health center to reduce ER visits; More information

03.26.2012: New Report: Health Wanted - The State of Unmet Need for Primary Health Care in America; Read More

03.26.2012: Happy Anniversary Affordable Care Act!; Senator Whitehouse discusses importance of health reform for Rhode Island's community health centers; Read More

02.29.12: Dental-coverage options studied; Read ProJo Coverage

02.28.12: Emergency Departments are a “Costly Dental Destination.” Report from Pew Center on the States.; More information

02.17.12: RIHCA opposes proposed dental cuts; More information

01.24.2012: 2012 NHSC Loan Repayment Program Application Now Open!; More information

12.14.11: Chad Brown Health Center Merges with Providence Community Health Centers; More information

10.20.11: Why the Federally-funded Basic Health Program is the Right Choice for Rhode Island; More information

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Health Center Facts

In 2010, Rhode Island Community health centers served over 125,000 residents in Rhode Island. In addition, community health centers provided over 500,000 patient visits.

The 2011 Rhode Island Health Center Annual Report is available to download. Visit our Fact Sheets and Reports page to read all of our publications!

Every Rhode Islander has the right to affordable, comprehensive healthcare.

The Rhode Island Health Center Association works to support, sustain, and strengthen community health centers so they can provide high-quality, comprehensive health care. Rhode Island’s nine community health centers provide comprehensive preventive and primary care services, including dental services, to over 125,000 Rhode Islanders at 29 locations across the state.

For more information about RIHCA read our 2011 Annual Report

Find a Community Health Center

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, Inc. Pawtucket, RI
Block Island Health Services Block Island, RI
CCAP/Family Health Services Cranston, RI
East Bay Community Action Program Newport, RI
Providence Community Health Centers Providence, RI
Thundermist Health Center Woonsocket, RI
Tri-Town Community Action Agency Johnston, RI
WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care Pascoag, RI
Wood River Health Services Hope Valley, RI

Upcoming Events

05.17.2012: WellOne Primary Medical & Dental Care - Open House; 5-7pm; 142A Danielson Pike; Foster, RI - (401) 647-3702; Free health screenings, games, light refreshments; Free and open to the public!

05.18.2012: WellOne Primary Medical & Dental Care; "A Toast to Your Health!"; Bella Restaurant; 1992 Victory Highway; Glendale, RI; 7-9pm; Food & Wine/Beer Pairing fundraiser to benefit WellOne; Ticket information coming soon!

10.26.2012: WellOne Primary Medical & Dental Care; A Harvest of Health - with special guest Livingston Taylor; Warwick Country Club; 394 Narraganset Bay Ave; Warwick, RI; 6-11pm; Buffet, silent auction, musical performance by Livingston Taylor to benefit WellOne; Ticket information coming soon!

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Family Resource Counselors

If you have a family with children under the age of 19 or are pregnant, there are RIte Care application assistants, called Family Resource Counselors, available at the health centers and other locations throughout the state who can assist you with your RIte Care application.