Thundermist Health Center

11/26/2025

A reminder! We are doing a planned technology upgrade Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day) through Sunday, November 30. This means our electronic health record will be unavailable during this time. Here is what to know:

--All three of our Convenient Care walk-in medical sites will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. November 27-30 (including Thanksgiving Day). Please allow extra time if you come to Convenient Care and arrive as early as possible. (See www.thundermisthealth.org/services/convenient-care/ for more info.)

--We will have limited medical, dental, and behavioral health visits that have been booked in advance on Friday, November 28. Our dental clinics may be able to accommodate urgent walk-ins.

--Our patient portal will also be down November 27-30. Any messages sent during this period will be reviewed on December 1.

--During this planned downtime, you will be able to call our answering service by dialing our main phone number (401-767-4100). An on-call provider will be able to address urgent issues.

For non-urgent requests, please reach out on or after December 1. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we do this upgrade!

11/25/2025

We’re just a week away from Giving Tuesday!

Did you know Thundermist provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay? Your gift on Giving Tuesday will make sure any person who comes to us can receive the care they need.

With insurance costs rising and continued uncertainty about tax credits, we know we’ll see an increase in individuals and families who don’t have coverage coming through our doors. Your support will go a long way in helping keep our communities healthy.

If you want to give before next Tuesday, simply visit www.thundermisthealth.org/donate.

11/24/2025

There is still room at the table!

Register today for TGNB Thanksgiving happening this Thursday, November 27! Trans, nonbinary, gender diverse people, and their guests are invited to a free Thanksgiving Day community meal on in Providence. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Please register online at Lu.Ma/THAT.

The menu will include traditional items as well as vegan and gf options:
• Hand-Carved Turkey
• Vegan Entrée: Stuffed Acorn Squash
• Green Bean Casserole
• Mashed Potatoes
• Corn Bread Stuffing
• Dinner Rolls
• Traditional Cranberry Sauce
• Desserts
• Water, juice, and soft drinks

There will be plenty of room to socialize, as well as board games and activities. Attendees are welcome to bring their own games, too. Transportation assistance is available. Please specify if you need help getting to the event when you register.

When: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Providence, RI. Please RSVP to receive the exact location.
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Lu.Ma/THAT
If you have questions, please send an email to transhealth@thundermisthealth.org.💙

11/23/2025

We are doing a planned technology upgrade Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Day) through Sunday, November 30. This means our electronic health record will be unavailable during this time, but we will be providing services. See below for the details.

What to Know:

--All three of our Convenient Care walk-in medical sites will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. November 27-30 (including Thanksgiving Day). Please allow extra time if you come to Convenient Care and arrive as early as possible. (See www.thundermisthealth.org/services/convenient-care/ for location info.)

--We will have limited medical, dental, and behavioral health visits that have been booked in advance on Friday, November 28. Our dental clinics may be able to accommodate urgent walk-ins.

--Our portal will also be down November 27-30. Any messages sent during this period will not be received or reviewed until December 1.

--During this planned downtime, you will be able to call our answering service by dialing our main phone number. (401-767-4100). An on-call provider will be able to address urgent issues.

How to Prepare:

--If you have questions or need a medication refill, please contact us ASAP before Thanksgiving so we can do our best to accommodate your request.

--For non-urgent requests, please reach out either before Thanksgiving or on/after December 1.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we do this upgrade!

11/21/2025

Did you know? Approximately 13% of our patients—or more than 8,000 people—are uninsured or underinsured? But we don’t turn people away if they can’t pay for the care they need.

That’s just one reason why Giving Tuesday on December 2 is so important! It raises funds to help us cover the costs of visits from individuals and families who may not have insurance ... or enough insurance. It ensures that everyone has access to the medical, dental, and behavioral health care they deserve.

We hope you’ll consider the gift of health this year. You can always contribute early if you’d like. Simply go to www.thundermisthealth.org/donate. 💙❤

11/19/2025

Registration is open for TGNB Thanksgiving! Trans, nonbinary, gender diverse people, and their guests are invited to a free Thanksgiving Day community meal on Thursday, November 27, in Providence. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Please register online at Lu.Ma/THAT.

Traditional menu includes:
• Hand-Carved Turkey
• Vegan Entrée: Stuffed Acorn Squash
• Green Bean Casserole
• Mashed Potatoes
• Corn Bread Stuffing
• Dinner Rolls
• Traditional Cranberry Sauce
• Desserts
• Water, juice, and soft drinks

The event will feature board games and activities, and attendees are welcome to bring their own games, too. Transportation assistance is available. Please specify if you need help getting to the event when you register.

When: Thursday, November 27, 2025, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Providence, RI. Please RSVP to receive the exact location.
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Lu.Ma/THAT
If you have questions, please send an email to transhealth@thundermisthealth.org.

11/18/2025

World AIDS Day is commemorated every December 1--which is less than two weeks away. It is a moment to honor those we have lost to the epidemic but also celebrate how far we've come in treating HIV and in preventing it thanks to scientific advances.

In honor of World AIDS Day 2025, we'll be making it easy for anyone to get tested and know their status. Our Convenient Care locations are offering free, rapid HIV testing Monday, December 1, all day. All you need to do is walk in. The test is confidential. You do not need to be Thundermist patient to get a test.

You can find more about all of our Convenient Care locations in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County at www.thundermisthealth.org/services/convenient-care/.

11/14/2025

Save the date for Giving Tuesday! This global day of giving happens the first Tuesday of December—just 18 days away! Your gifts this day will help Thundermist patients get the care they need--whether it’s a well visit for their child, a counseling session, or a dental X-ray--regardless of their ability to pay.

If you want to give early--GREAT and thank you in advance! Simply visit www.thundermisthealth.org/donate. (See the link in our bio.)

We'll be sharing more about how your gifts make a positive impact on the health of our communities soon.💙❤️

11/14/2025

Save the date for Giving Tuesday! This global day of giving happens the first Tuesday of December—just 18 days away! Your gifts on this day will help Thundermist patients get the care they need--whether it’s a well visit for their child, a counseling session, or a dental X-ray--regardless of their ability to pay.

If you want to give early--GREAT and thank you in advance! Simply visit www.thundermisthealth.org/donate.

We'll be sharing more about how your gifts make a positive impact on the health of our communities soon.💙❤️

11/13/2025

Proud to host Shower to Empower at two Thundermist sites every week. 🩵

📌Please note - Shower to Empower is now at a new location on Tuesdays! Updated flyer is below!

11/11/2025

Veterans Day is observed every November 11 and honors the individuals who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Today, we think of--and thank--the more than 60,000 veterans who call Rhode Island home, including those who work at Thundermist.

11/06/2025

Nearly 143,000 Rhode Islanders did not or will not receive their November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) benefits and won’t receive this assistance again in full until the government reopens. While there was a lawsuit to force the government to provide at least partial benefits this month, that is still being worked out.

According to the RI Community Food Bank, an additional 27,000 federal employees in the state may be impacted by a loss of wages due to the shutdown. Many of these people have never been on SNAP many and may visit a food pantry for the first time.

What you can do:

-If you have SNAP, visit the state DHS website with latest info here:
https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/supplemental-nutrition-holdhttps://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/supplemental-nutrition-hold

-If you want additional information on food pantries, where to find one, and other resources please go to: https://rifoodbank.org/shutdown/

-If you are able, please donate money or the items your local food pantry or the Rhode Island Community Food Bank can most use.

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