Thundermist Health Center

Thundermist Health Center You may be eligible for discounts based on income and family size. Discounts are available, even if you have insurance.

Thundermist is a nonprofit community health center providing medical care, dental, and behavioral health services in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County. Thundermist Health Center is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, serving more than 58,000 patients in three Rhode Island communities:

South County
1 River Street, Wakefield
401-783-0523

West Warwick
186 Providence Street
401-

615-2800

Woonsocket
450 Clinton Street
401-767-4100

We will care for you even if you cannot pay. We can help you apply for health insurance. Please tell us if you need help paying for health care.

We're so excited to welcome Jeffrey Gaines, MD, MHCM, FACEP, as Thundermist's new chief medical officer! He succeeds Dr....
04/21/2026

We're so excited to welcome Jeffrey Gaines, MD, MHCM, FACEP, as Thundermist's new chief medical officer! He succeeds Dr. David Bourassa, who had served as chief medical officer since 1998 and who will continue to provide patient care as a pediatrician at our Woonsocket health center.

Before joining Thundermist, Dr. Gaines was the chief medical officer at Newport Hospital, where he worked for 16 years. He also served as the chair of the board of Coastal Medical and chair of the Brown University Health Wellness and Resiliency Council. In addition, he is an assistant professor of medical science at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine of Brown University.

The appointment was made after a monthslong, comprehensive, national search. In his role, Dr. Gaines will lead a team of more than 100 providers across three Thundermist locations and oversee all aspects of clinical operations.

Dr. Gaines earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan, completed his residency Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh, and received a Master of Health Care Management from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He, his wife, and two children live in Rhode Island.

We're sure you'll be hearing more about him in coming months. For now, we are making sure he gets time to visit all of our sites to meet with staff and patients alike and get up to speed on all things Thundermist. Welcome aboard, Dr. Gaines!💙⚓

Excited to partner with The Womxn Project HQ to host the Maker's Day of Action: Creating a Trans Community Shield on May...
04/16/2026

Excited to partner with The Womxn Project HQ to host the Maker's Day of Action: Creating a Trans Community Shield on May 6.

Trans, nonbinary, gender diverse people and their guests are invited to this event Wednesday, May 6. from 6-7:30 p.m. We’ll create a symbolic community shield to uplift trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse people in Rhode Island, and learn about opportunities to promote the well-being of trans Rhode Islanders. Enjoy time in community--with snacks!--as we envision our state as a place where everyone belongs. 💙

All the details:

When: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Providence, RI. RSVP to receive the exact location.
Who: Trans, nonbinary, and gender diverse people and their guests
Cost: Free
RSVP: Lu.Ma/THAT

Have questions? Send an email to transhealth@thundermisthealth.org.

April is STI Awareness Month! And while preliminary data from 2024 suggest that the rates have slowed a bit, millions of...
04/14/2026

April is STI Awareness Month! And while preliminary data from 2024 suggest that the rates have slowed a bit, millions of people are diagnosed every year with sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.

The good news is all the tools available to help prevent, and treat STIs--from condoms to DoxyPEP. If you are sexually active, getting regular screening is an excellent way to stay healthy.

Whether you are a current Thundermist patient or not, you can always access STI screening and treatment at our Convenient Care locations, which are open 365 days a year. Find Convenient Care hours and locations here: www.thundermisthealth.org/services/convenient-care/.

Hey, Woonsocket! The 5th annual Senior Resource Fair, hosted by Woonsocket Radio WOON AM & FM is happening tomorrow 9 a....
04/10/2026

Hey, Woonsocket! The 5th annual Senior Resource Fair, hosted by Woonsocket Radio WOON AM & FM is happening tomorrow 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Elk's Hall on Social Street. It's free and many community resources, partners, as well as radio perosnalities will be there. Swing through!

Rolling Thunder is out and about! Have you stopped by our mobile medical vehicle yet? We're with our community partners...
04/09/2026

Rolling Thunder is out and about! Have you stopped by our mobile medical vehicle yet? We're with our community partners in three different locations throughout the week, including:

-- Connecting for Children & Families in Woonsocket – Thursdays 1-3 p.m. (719 Front Street)
--West Warwick Public Library – Fridays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (1043 Main Street)
--Jonnycake Center for Hope in Peace Dale – Wednesdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (22 Kersey Road)

Services available on Rolling Thunder include:

--Basic medical services and checkups
--Behavioral healthcare appointments
--Insurance enrollment assistance
--Connections to social services (such as WIC, SNAP, etc.)

No appointment necessary! You do not need to be a current Thundermist patient to access services on Rolling Thunder. To learn more, visit: https://www.thundermisthealth.org/services/mobile-medical-unit/.

Last Wednesday, we were excited to once again host our Annual Meeting. It is an opportunity to bring together community ...
04/06/2026

Last Wednesday, we were excited to once again host our Annual Meeting. It is an opportunity to bring together community partners, stakeholders, funders, staff, and board members to talk about what is happening at Thundermist and share news and accomplishments highlighted in our impact report.

This year’s meeting included award presentations to David Valois and Mary Ellen Caniglia, who recently ended their terms as Thundermist board members. Huge thanks to them both for all they've done. In addition, we presented the Francesco Cannistra, MD, Memorial Award to Jon Brien State Representative - District 49 (I, Woonsocket, North Smithfield), pictured here with board member Linda Cannistra. The award is presented to an individual or group who has contributed to improving healthcare in Rhode Island. Rep. Brien spearheaded a bill to protect the 340B discount medication program, building broad support in the Legislature for it.

We also presented the Community Partnership Award to the Jonnycake Center for Hope for their great work and for their partnership in many arenas--all with the goal to improve the quality of life for Rhode Islanders. CEO Kate Brewster (picutred here with Thundermist CEO Chuck Jones) accepted the award.

A huge thanks to Congressman Gabe Amo who delivered the keynote speech at the event and whose work every day helps improve access to healthcare in the state. (He is pictured here with Chuck Jones.)

Lastly, we were proud to unveil our 2025 impact report at the event, which highlights just some of the work the Thundermist team does on a daily basis. We're proud to make it available for all to read here: https://www.thundermisthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Thundermist_ImpactReport2025-digital.pdf.

Thanks to all who attended and who support our work and the communities we serve. We look forward to seeing you again next year! 💙

Telltale signs of spring at various Thundermist locations: the appearance of bunny (who may bear a striking resemblance ...
04/03/2026

Telltale signs of spring at various Thundermist locations: the appearance of bunny (who may bear a striking resemblance to a couple of physicians) making rounds, visiting staff, and handing out treats. Happy spring, everyone! 🐰🌷🍬

We are excited to announce our partnership with Optum Whole Health Solutions to strengthen the delivery of behavioral he...
04/02/2026

We are excited to announce our partnership with Optum Whole Health Solutions to strengthen the delivery of behavioral healthcare services to children in Rhode Island. Optum is supporting Thundermist's Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Fellowship program, which helps train future psychiatric nurse practitioners to care for the most vulnerable children in our state. Thank you, Optum, for being the foundation of this fellowship and guiding the future of pediatric behavioral healthcare!💙

Thank you to everyone who contributed during 401 Gives this year! Your gifts make a real impact on the health of so many...
04/02/2026

Thank you 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 who comes 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 a...
04/01/2026

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 and help us end this year’s 401 Gives on a strong note! We are almost to our goal!

Any contribution you make is meaningful for thousands of uninsured patients and ensures everyone can access the quality care they deserve.

You can contribute at www.401gives.org/organizations/thundermist.
Thank you for being a healthcare champion!💙

401 Gives continues today! This year, your gift during this statewide two days of giving will support patients who need ...
04/01/2026

401 Gives continues today! This year, your gift during this statewide two days of giving will support patients who need to see a doctor, dentist, or therapist but don't have insurance. Patients often avoid getting care because they are afraid of the bills that come along with it. But, with your contribution, patients know they can turn to Thundermist.

A $30 gift today will provide an Uber Health ride for a patient with transportation barriers so they can see a provider. And $50 helps pay for lab tests so a person can monitor and control their diabetes. No matter what level of contribution you make, it has a real impact on the communities we serve.

You can contribute through 6 p.m. today at www.401gives.org/organizations/thundermist.

Thank you in advance—and thank you to all of you who have already contributed!

Starting at 4:01 p.m. today, the first $20,000 in gifts across Rhode Island will be matched for 401 Gives. This means yo...
03/31/2026

Starting at 4:01 p.m. today, the first $20,000 in gifts across Rhode Island will be matched for 401 Gives. This means your gift at this time will double your impact and help twice as many Thundermist patients. Help us ensure all Rhode Islanders have access to high-quality medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services, regardless of their ability to pay.

Make your gift starting at 4:01 p.m. at www.401gives.org/organizations/thundermist.

If you’ve already donated, thank you for your generosity!

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Advancing the health of our community.

Thundermist has been fulfilling its mission to improve the health of our patients and communities by delivering exceptional health care, removing barriers to that care, and advancing healthy lifestyles for 50 years.

Thundermist Health Center is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, serving three communities: Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County.

We care about what you have to say! If you have comments, questions, or concerns, please call the We Care Line at 401-235-6826.