Don't forget! Our West Warwick medical center (186 Providence St.) will once again be a participating site for the Back to School Celebration 8/15 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Stop by & get FREE backpacks, school supplies, and more! Learn more about the event & find the location closest to you at www.btsri.org.
Thundermist Health Center
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We are a nonprofit community health center in Rhode Island, providing medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare from locations in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County. Now accepting new pediatric patients! thundermisthealth.org | @thundermisthc
Tuesday afternoons in Woonsocket 3-6 p.m.! Drop by the Farm Fresh RI farmers market outside our building at 25 John A. Cummings Way at Clinton Street (aka the Bank of America building). Come stock up on fresh, local produce, meet the folks who grow your food, and support the community! 🍅🫛🌽
Save the date for the Back to School Celebration Sat. 8/15 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Get FREE backpacks, school supplies, and community resources before the school year begins! We are hosting a site at 186 Providence St., West Warwick Learn more and find the location closest to you at www.btsri.org.
Our friends at Farm Fresh Rhode Island are opening their Woonsocket farmers market outside our building at 25 John A. Cummings Way (at Clinton Street) for the season tomorrow! Stop by Tuesdays 3–6 p.m. through the end of October! 🍅🍓🫛🥒
Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend (and stay cool and hydrated)! Our Convenient Care locations are open this Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and Wakefield. The rest of our locations will be closed on Friday 7/3 in observance of the holiday. 🎆
In honor of National HIV Testing Day June 27, our Convenient Care locations will offer free, rapid, confidential HIV testing for anyone who would like one. You can also access other services through Convenient Care, such as PrEP, STI screening, and much more. Testing on 6/27 available 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
was a beautiful morning to officially cut the ribbon for Rolling Thunder, our mobile medical unit! Thanks to our grant funders who made this possible and to everyone who came. To see more about where Rolling Thunder is every week throughout the state, visit www.thundermisthealth.org/.../mobile-m....
Congratulations to our senior director of philanthropy and external affairs, Jess Null, for being named a Providence Business News 2026 40 Under 40 honoree! Read the story at pbn.com/pbn-announce....
Mark your calendars: Woonsocket Pride is coming up in just two weeks! Join in the fun on Sunday, June 14, 12-6 p.m. at River Island Park for everything from drag performances to food trucks, vendor tables, community resources & more activities! See additional details at woonsocketpride.org. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
With the holiday weekend nearly here, a reminder that our Convenient Care walk-in clinics are open Sat., Sun., & Memorial Day 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Convenient Care is a great option for things like sinus infections, tick bites, and more. Learn more at www.thundermisthealth.org/services/convenient-care/.
A #ThankfulThursday shoutout to Landmark Medical Center for their support of our obstetrics program, which includes prenatal care, labor & delivery services, plus postpartum & newborn care. They help us ensure pregnant patients & their babies receive excellent care tailored to their specific needs.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our friends at Belmont Market in Wakefield will be collecting donations every Wednesday this month to support our behavioral health services. Thank you to the Belmont team for their support--and to all of you! 🛒
A reminder that our Rolling Thunder mobile medical unit is in 3 different communities during the week! No appointment needed. Visitors can coaccess a variety of services--from basic medical check-ups to counseling services & more. See more at www.thundermisthealth.org/services/mob....
We're excited to welcome Jeffrey Gaines, MD, MHCM, FACEP, as Thundermist's new chief medical officer! Before joining us, Dr. Gaines was CMO at Newport Hospital. He is also an assistant professor of medical science at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine of Brown University. Welcome aboard!
Trans, nonbinary, gender diverse people & their guests are invited 5/6 for a Maker's Day of Action! Help create a symbolic community shield to uplift trans & gender diverse people in RI. May 6 - 6-7:30 p.m. RSVP at Lu.Ma/THAT to receive the exact location in Providence.
April is STI Awareness Month! Did you know that whether you are a current Thundermist patient or not, you can access STI screening and treatment at our Convenient Care locations, which are open 365 days a year? Find hours and locations here: www.thundermisthealth.org/services/convenient-care/.
Rolling Thunder is out and about! Have you stopped by our mobile medical vehicle yet? We're with 3 different community partners in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and Peace Dale throughout the week. No appointment necessary! See more about services and locations: www.thundermisthealth.org/.../mobile-m....
Thanks to all the attendees who came to our Annual Meeting last Wednesday--especially U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo for his keynote remarks. We were also proud to unveil our 2025 impact report at the event. You can read it here: www.thundermisthealth.org/wp-content/u....
Thanks to everyone who contributed during 401 Gives this year! Your gifts make a real impact on the health of so many throughout Rhode Island by ensuring we can provide care to every individual coming through our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. Thank you for being healthcare champions! 💙
You have just two hours left to make your gift to support care for EVERY body, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Now is the time to give the gift of health & help us end 401 Gives on a strong note! We're almost to our goal! Give here: www.401gives.org/organizations/thundermist
Starting at 4:01 p.m. today, the first $20,000 in gifts will be matched for 401 Gives. This means your gift at this time will double your impact and help twice as many Thundermist patients. Make your gift at www.401gives.org/organizations/thundermist. If you’ve already donated, thank you!
401 Gives starts tomorrow at 6 a.m.! Your donations between 3/31 at 6 a.m. & 4/1 at 6 p.m. directly support patient care, including Uber rides to apppointments and care for those without insurance & more. To learn more & make a gift tomorrow, visit www.401gives.org/organizations/thundermist.
Last chance! Register today for our Annual Meeting on April 1, 8-10 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. We're excited to announce U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo will be joining us to deliver keynote remarks at the event. Join us for breakfast by getting your tickets here: tinyurl.com/THCAnnualMeeting2026.
Only 2 weeks until 401Gives! This annual day of giving is when your support can ensure patients get care. For example, a $30 gift between 3/31 at 6 a.m. & 4/1 at 6 p.m. will provide an Uber Health ride so a patient can see their provider. See www.401gives.org/organizations/thundermist for more!
Did you know about 1 in 3 people in the U.S. who should get tested for colorectal cancer have never been screened? If you’re 45 or older, it’s time. Visit quiz.getscreened.org to find out your screening options or talk to your healthcare provider at your next visit! #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth
If you want to apply for our primary care or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner fellowships for 2026-27, the deadline has been extended to March 15! To learn more about each fellowship, program staff, key components, and more, visit the Join Our Team on our website: thundermisthealth.org.
We’re excited to announce that beginning March 2, East Side Clinical Laboratory (a Sonic Healthcare USA company) will be our new partner for on-site lab services at all 3 of our medical centers! If you need any lab work done before then, visit eastsidelab.com for info on locations closest to you.
Please note: due to ongoing blizzard cleanup efforts, our Rolling Thunder mobile medical unit will not be at partner sites, but will return next week at: Jonnycake Center in Peace Dale Wednesday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; CCF in Woonsocket Thursday 1-3 p.m.; West Warwick Public Library Friday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Last two informational sessions for our primary care and psychiatric mental health NP fellowships are coming up! Primary Care is 2/21 10:30-11:30 a.m.(ET) Psychiatric is 2/23 4-5 p.m. (ET). For more info on both fellowships and the application link, visit: www.thundermisthealth.org/join-our-team/.
Quick reminder that all Thundermist locations are open on Monday, February 16, including our Convenient Care services. If you need additional information, call us at 401-7670-4100 or visit thundermisthealth.org.