Blackstone Valley Community Health Care - Pawtucket (East Ave) — Pawtucket
39 East Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
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Accepted Insurance
About This Location
Blackstone Valley Community Health Care - Pawtucket (East Ave) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) — a federally-funded community health center providing comprehensive primary care, walk-in urgent care, behavioral health, dental, and pharmacy services. FQHCs serve patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, with sliding-scale fees based on income. Rhode Island has 8 FQHCs including Providence Community Health Centers, Thundermist Health Center, Blackstone Valley Community Health Care, and East Bay Community Action Program.
About Pawtucket
Pawtucket is a post-industrial city of 75,000 immediately north of Providence — birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution (Slater Mill National Historical Park, 1793). Home to Hasbro Toy Company HQ and a diverse working-class population (Portuguese, Cape Verdean, Haitian, Colombian). Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island (Care New England, since reopened under CharterCARE in 2022) and Miriam Hospital Pawtucket outpatient serve the area, plus Blackstone Valley Community Health Care (FQHC) and Coastal Medical Pawtucket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit Blackstone Valley Community Health Care - Pawtucket (East Ave) without insurance?
Yes — FQHCs are required to serve all patients regardless of insurance status. Sliding-scale fees are based on household income and family size. Bring proof of income (pay stubs, tax return) at your first visit to qualify for the lowest rate.
Does Blackstone Valley Community Health Care - Pawtucket (East Ave) accept Neighborhood Health Plan of RI?
Yes — all Rhode Island FQHCs accept Neighborhood Health Plan of RI (the state's primary Medicaid MCO) and all other Medicaid plans including UnitedHealthcare Community Plan and Tufts Together. FQHCs are the largest Medicaid primary care providers in Rhode Island.
What services are offered at Blackstone Valley Community Health Care - Pawtucket (East Ave)?
Typical FQHC services: primary care, walk-in urgent care, behavioral health/counseling, dental, pharmacy, OB/GYN, pediatrics, HIV testing, and case management. Specific services vary by location — check with the health center.
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