Business Details
36 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Medical Home in Pawtucket, RI
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care has been a cornerstone of accessible healthcare in Rhode Island since 1990. Established through the consolidation of smaller clinics in Pawtucket and Central Falls, our federally qualified Patient Centered Medical Home delivers comprehensive, culturally responsive care to over 20,000 patients annually. Our team of multilingual providers offers primary care, behavioral health, dental, and specialty services across six locations, prioritizing affordability and community health equity. With 30+ years of experience, we operate under a mission to improve outcomes for underserved populations through sliding fee scales, Express Health urgent care, and school-based clinics.Our providers integrate cutting-edge medical practices with personalized care, serving patients regardless of payment ability while maintaining compliance with HRSA standards. Through telehealth, after-hours support, and partnerships like Delta Dental, we ensure continuous access to preventative and crisis management services across the lower Blackstone Valley.
Services
Primary Care
Pediatrics
Behavioral Health
Dental Services
OB/GYN Care
Express Health
Telehealth
School-Based Clinics
Family Medicine
Optometry
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Over 30 years providing high-quality, low-cost care in Rhode Island
- Offer a sliding fee scale for eligible patients with no income barrier
- Multilingual providers serving diverse patient populations in multiple languages
- Convenient walk-in Express Health services available seven days a week
- Six integrated locations including school-based health centers and dental clinics
Services
Behavioral Health
Our licensed clinicians deliver individual, family, and group therapy with multilingual capabilities in Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole. Specialized programs address addiction recovery, postpartum depression, and chronic disease psychological impacts. All behavioral health care is coordinated with primary care providers to address biopsychosocial patient needs comprehensively.
Express Health Care
Walk-in medical services for non-life-threatening acute conditions operate extended hours in Central Falls. Available Monday-Tuesday 8am-8pm, Wednesday-Friday 8am-5pm, and Saturdays 8am-4:30pm. Treatments include sprains, infections, minor injuries, and STI testing without appointment requirements for immediate access.
Delta Dental Clinic
Full-service dentistry utilizing digital imaging technology for preventive and restorative care. Services include cleanings, restorations, extractions, and emergency dental treatment. Patient education emphasizes preventive oral care benefits for systemic health while maintaining a paperless records system for efficiency.
Family Medicine
Continuity care across all life stages from pediatric checkups to geriatric management. Our family physicians coordinate chronic disease management for diabetes, hypertension, and asthma while addressing intergenerational health patterns. The medical home model integrates preventive screenings with behavioral health referrals for holistic family wellness.
OB/GYN Services
Comprehensive women's health services cover family planning, prenatal care, and cancer screenings. We provide birth control access, colposcopy procedures, and mammogram referrals with multilingual support. Obstetric care patients receive coordinated delivery services at Women & Infants Hospital while managing high-risk pregnancies locally.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Medicaid, Medicare, RIte Care, and most private insurance plans. Patients without coverage qualify for our sliding fee scale based on income documentation.
Can I walk in for urgent care?
Yes, our Central Falls Express Health location accepts walk-ins seven days a week for non-emergency acute care without appointment requirements.
Are your providers multilingual?
Our clinical team includes Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole-speaking providers across medical, dental, and behavioral health departments.
How do I access medical records?
Request records through our Patient Portal, by phone at (401) 312-5233, or via secure fax at (401) 312-0318. Most electronic records are processed within seven business days.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Three consecutive missed appointments without notification will temporarily suspend future scheduling privileges until speaking with our patient services manager.
Do you offer after-hours medical help?
Our providers are available for urgent medical issues after hours by calling (401) 722-0081. Life-threatening emergencies should always contact 911.
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