Thundermist Welcomes New Physician, Emily Harrison, MD, MPH Warwick – June 15, 2020 Dr. Emily Harrison joins Thundermist Health Center as a family medicine physician in West Warwick. Dr. Harrison’s clinical expertise include women’s health and family medicine. She is fluent in Spanish and has spent most of her career working in the
Thundermist Welcomes New Physician, Stephen Falkenberry, MD Warwick – May 28, 2020 Stephen Falkenberry, MD joins the Thundermist family medicine team in Woonsocket. Dr. Falkenberry is a board-certified OB/Gyn. He specializes in women’s health, women’s cancer, heart disease and primary care. Dr. Falkenberry comes from a health center background. Prior to Thundermist, he
Rotary Club of Wakefield Supports Thundermist’s Food Cabinet Wakefield – April 28, 2020 The Rotary Club of Wakefield provided Thundermist Health Center of South County with a generous $1,000 grant and hundreds of diapers to give to pregnant patients. The grant will support the organization’s food cabinet. Each Thundermist location offers food to
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
