About the Rhode Island Health Center Association

Since, 1972, the Rhode Island Health Center Association has been the voice of community based primary care health programs. Focusing on Rhode Island’s Community Health Centers, the Association plays a vital role in educating federal state and local policymakers about issues relating to health care and the role of the community health centers in the health care continuum.

Public Policy

Policy decisions affect the ability of the community health centers to provide high-quality primary health care. The Rhode Island Health Center Association (RIHCA) is committed to watching and influencing the local, state, and national policy that affects the community health centers.

Clinical Quality

RIHCA is committed to supporting the efforts of Rhode Island community health centers in providing the highest quality of care to the patients they serve. RIHCA offers many support services, including training sessions and conferences, educational programs, and publications.

Emergency Prepardedness

RIHCA leads and facilitates the health centers’ Emergency Preparedness Team, which is comprised of key leadership/staff from across the health centers as well as representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Hospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI).

Outreach and Enrollment

The goal of the Outreach and Enrollment program is to assist families, individuals and health centers to gain access to services and resources available in the community.

Tobacco Treatment Program for the Uninsured

The Rhode Island Department of Health funds the Rhode Island Health Center Assocation to administer a Tobacco Treatment Program for smokers without health insurance looking for help to stop smoking.

Workforce Development

The Rhode Island Health Center Association (RIHCA) provides resources to community health centers to strengthen the existing workforce and to build a committed workforce future.

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Health Center Facts

In 2009, Rhode Island Community health centers served approximately 120,000 residents in Rhode Island. In addition, community health centers provided over 500,000 patient visits.

The 2008 Rhode Island Health Center Data book is available to download. Visit our Fact Sheets and Reports page to read all of our publications!

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