Thundermist Health Center recognized for efforts to address the opioid crisis in Woonsocket Warwick – February 10, 2020 The Woonsocket Democratic Committee will honor Thundermist Health Center for efforts to address the opioid crisis in Woonsocket. Lauren Degquire, Thundermist behavioral health clinician in our medication-assisted treatment program, will accept the award on behalf
Winter Farmers Markets Helps Address Food Insecurity Wakefield, RI – November 26, 2019 The Thundermist Health Center Winter Farmers Market includes an innovative program to address food insecurity. Vouchers will be available for the free purchase of $10 in fresh fruits and vegetables. Vouchers will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will
Thundermist kicks off series of Winter Farmers Markets Media Alert When: Tuesday, November 26, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Thundermist of Woonsocket, 450 Clinton St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 What: Thundermist Health Center will host a series winter farmers markets beginning November 26. The markets will be held the third Tuesday of
Woonsocket Health Equity Zone to Announce Over 50% Decrease in Overdose Deaths The Woonsocket Health Equity Zone will announce the results of a coordinated community overdose prevention effort that resulted in a significant reduction in overdose deaths between 2017 and 2018 in Woonsocket. This progress comes after Woonsocket had the highest rate of
National Association of Community Health Centers Recognizes Christopher Durigan as Emerging Leader Warwick – April 8, 2019 The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) recognized Christopher Durigan, PharmD, BCPS, director of clinical pharmacy at Thundermist Health Center, as an emerging leader. NACHC leadership presented the Geiger Gibson Program Emerging Leader Award to Dr. Durigan
Substance-free BRUNCH offers the community a free, safe place to celebrate ST. PATRICK’S DAY® Warwick – March 11, 2019Thundermist launched a series of recovery events for the community. host a free Sober St. Patrick’s Day® Brunch. The event will be held at the West Warwick HEZ Hub, 1229 Main St., on Sunday, March 17, 2019,
Valentine's farmers market gives access to fresh foods in winter Woonsocket – January 29, 2019 Love Your Heart, a Valentine’s Day themed Farmer’s Market will give the community access to fresh fruits and vegetables during winter. The market is hosted by Thundermist Health Center and The Health Equity Zone of Woonsocket. The event
South Kingstown Winter Farmers Market Now Accepting WIC and SNAP Benefits We are pleased to announce that starting on Saturday, November 8, the South Kingstown Winter Farmers Market, in conjunction with Thundermist Health Center, will begin accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits, and credit cards. The
Thundermist has received its largest single grant award in its 40+ year history! Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Thundermist a Capital Development - Building Capacity Grant in the amount of $5,000,000 to replace the 100-year old health center in South County. Chuck Jones, Thundermist CEO, said, "We are excited to receive this
Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust to Support Thundermist Health Center’s Community Health Access Teams Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust recently designated three grants, totaling $390,000, to Thundermist Health Center to initiate a three-year plan to bring Community Health Access Teams (CHATs) to each of the three communities it serves. CHATs work to improve
