February is #AmericanHeartMonth. Simple self-care (better sleep, moving a little more, taking some time for deep breathing and relaxing) can make a difference to your heart. Getting regular checkups and talking to a healthcare provider about your heart health is self-care, too!❤️

Rolling Thunder is out on the road and visiting community partner locations in Peace Dale, West Warwick, and soon Woonsocket! Open to all with no appt. necessary: access to health screenings, checkups, counseling & more. Read this great story for more info about we're up to and come find us! 💙

Join us for Advocacy Out Loud Saturday, 2/7 and discuss ways to advance justice in our communities through personal storytelling and other creative forms of civic engagement for trans, nb, and gender diverse people and allies. 1-3 p.m. RSVP for exact location in PVD. Free event! RSVP: Lu.Ma/THAT

It's the last few days to help us raise funds through the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program! Each $2.50 reusable bag purchased at the Stop & Shop at 2470 Warwick Ave. in Warwick through January 31 means a $1 donation to Thundermist! Thank you for helping us deliver care to so many Rhode Islanders!💙❄

Due to weather, all Thundermist locations will be closed Monday 1/26. We have done this out of an abundance of caution for our patients & staff. If you have an appointment that was originally scheduled for Monday, we will be in touch about rescheduling it. We plan to be open normal hours on Tuesday.

All 3 of our Convenient Care locations will close at 12 p.m. today, January 25. The snowstorm is expected to make travel treacherous this afternoon and we want to make sure everyone stays safe. We are evaluating conditions for tomorrow & will announce a delayed opening or closure later today. 💙❄

With frigid temperatures settling in starting tonight and a big snowstorm on the horizon, no one should be sleeping outdoors! RI's list of warming centers is here: riema.ri.gov/warming-cent.... For other resources, call 2-1-1. Help our neighbors stay safe and out of the weather these next few days!

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month--and a reminder we have so many effective tools today to prevent it. Early vaccination and regular screenings with Pap and HPV tests can ensure that cases of cervical cancer continue to drop. #CervicalCancerPrevention #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth

#MLK #MLKDay

Rhode Island health insurance officials said enrollment in the state’s health exchange, HealthSource RI, is down, and thousands still haven’t renewed their coverage ahead of the Jan. 31 open-enrollment deadline.

HIV prevention drugs are covered by most private health insurance plans. But billing mistakes for PrEP can leave patients with frustrating, incorrect bills. Finding an LGBTQ-friendly doc could help avoid the hassles.

Each $2.50 reusable community bag purchased at the Stop & Shop at 2470 Warwick Ave. in Warwick this month means a $1 donation to Thundermist! Your support helps us bring care to thousands of Rhode Islanders. Only valid with bags purchased at this Stop & Shop location through Jan. 31. 💙🛒❄

As we head into 2026, many of our patients face an uncertain future, wondering if the access to care they rely on will continue to be available to them. Your gift by midnight will make sure everyone has a place to turn for the care they need. Make a donation at www.thundermisthealth.org/donate.

A quick reminder about our hours this week! All Thundermist sites will close at 5 p.m. on 12/31. On 1/1 our three Convenient Care locations will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (All other sites will be closed.) We will be open our normal hours at all locations on 1/2. Wishing you all a safe, happy new year!🎉

A quick rundown of our holiday hours. Our 3 Convenient Care locations are open Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 9 a.m.-5 p.m. just in case you need us! Wishing everyone a restful and peaceful holiday season.

You’re invited to see “Wicked: For Good” on 12/25! This free event welcomes trans, nonbinary, gender diverse people & their invited guests. Attendees do not need to be Thundermist patients. RSVP at Lu.Ma/THAT to reserve your seats. The exact location & time will be provided to registered attendees.

There are just 2 weeks left in 2025! If you’re making gifts before Dec. 31, consider one that breaks down barriers to much needed care for thousands of Rhode Islanders. Your contribution ensures individuals can get the care they deserve. Donate today at www.thundermisthealth.org/donate.

We are accepting new pediatric patients at all 3 of our locations! Parents can make a new patient appointment for their child by simply sending a text to 401-251-0147 and will be connected w/ our team to schedule the visit! Texting to book available Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. & Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 💙

Rates of flu, COVID & RSV are all increasing. It's not too late to get your jabs! If you're a Thunderimst patient, get a vaccine the next time you see your provider. Most pharmacies provide shots for free (whether through insurance or state programs). See more at: health.ri.gov/flu.

You can help us close out this Giving Tuesday on a strong note! Your donation today will help us continue providing essential healthcare to Rhode Islanders, regardless of their ability to pay. Contribute before midnight here: www.thundermisthealth.org/donate

Tomorrow is the day! On Giving Tuesday, help us ensure everyone who needs healthcare can access it—regardless of their ability to pay. Your gifts will help more 8,000 individuals get the care they need at Thundermist. If you want to give early, simply visit www.thundermisthealth.org/donate.❤️

In honor of World AIDS Day on Mon. 12/1, our Convenient Care locations are offering free HIV testing. All you need to do is walk in. The test is confidential and rapid. You do not need to be Thundermist patient. See more about Convenient Care at www.thundermisthealth.org/services/convenient-care/.

TGNB Thanksgiving is this Thursday! Trans, nonbinary, gender diverse people & their guests are invited to a free Thanksgiving Day meal on in Providence. Register at Lu.Ma/THAT. The menu will include traditional items, as well as vegan & gf options! 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. RSVP to receive the location.

Approximately 8,000 Thundermist patients are un- or underinsured. But we don’t turn people away if they can’t pay. That’s just one reason Giving Tuesday on 12/2 is so important! It raises funds to ensure everyone has access to the care they deserve. Donate early at: www.thundermisthealth.org/donate.

Save the date for Giving Tuesday! This global day of giving is just 18 days away! Your gifts this day will help Thundermist patients get the care they need, regardless of their ability to pay. If you want to give early--GREAT and thank you in advance! Simply visit www.thundermisthealth.org/donate.💙❤️

Veterans Day is observed every November 11 and honors the individuals who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Today, we think of--and thank--the more than 60,000 veterans who call Rhode Island home, including those who work at Thundermist.

It's always fun at various Thundermist locations on Halloween! These are just a few of the costumes captured today. 🎃👻 Wishing you a safe and fun holiday!

🚨 SNAP BENEFITS HALTED 🚨 Because of the federal government shutdown, SNAP (food assistance) benefits for the month of November are on hold. (🧵) rifoodbank.org/shutdown/

It's Medical Assistants Recognition Week! We wanted to take a moment & say thank you to all of our MAs who provide great care to our patients every day. Our teams literally couldn't do it without you. These are just 2 pics from events at our Woonsocket and West Warwick locations to celebrate them.

Thank you to our Bronze Sponsors for our fundraising gala Moonlight at the Garden, happening this Wednesday at the Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park, 6-9 p.m. Your support ensures all of our patients get the care they need. You can still get a ticket! Simply visit: tinyurl.com/Mlight2025.

We're just a week away! Moonlight at the Garden takes place next Wednesday at the Botanical Center at Roger Williams Park, 6-9 p.m. Come enjoy a beautiful evening filled with music, great food & a chance to hear from patients & staff about the positive impacts your gifts make: tinyurl.com/Mlight2025

We're hosting two flu vaccine clinics in Woonsocket for Thundermist patients this week: Tuesday, October 14, and Thursday, October 16, 5-8 p.m. at our health center at 450 Clinton St. Please schedule in advance by calling 401-767-4100. When you arrive, you can check in at Convenient Care.

Autumnfest is this weekend in Woonsocket! Please note: Due to events scheduled for Monday 10/13 only our Woonsocket Convenient Care services and remote appointments will be available. (Our other locations will be unaffected.) If you're attending Autumnfest this weekend, stay safe and enjoy!🍂🍁

We are just two weeks away from Moonlight at the Garden, Thundermist’s annual fundraising gala! This inspiring event takes place October 22, 6-9 p.m. at the beautiful Roger Williams Park Botanical Center. Click here to purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/Mlight2025. We look forward to seeing you there!

Got your tickets for Moonlight at the Garden yet? Our annual fundraising gala returns October 22 at the gorgeous Roger Williams Park Botanical Center! Get tix here: bit.ly/4pKnx8r. Join us for music, food, a cash bar and hear from our staff and patients about how your gifts make a huge impact. 💙

A snapshot from the busy baby shower we hosted yesterday at our health center in Woonsocket. Thank you to those who came by to enjoy refreshments, pick up gifts, meet our providers, and visit with community partners. A special thank you to Neighborhood Health Plan of RI for their sponsorship. 🐣⚡🌙🧁

Our annual fundraising gala, Moonlight at the Garden returns Oct. 22 at the Roger Williams Botanical Center! Hear from Thundermist's president about the impact your gifts make & from a patient about how the services Thundermist provides make a difference in their life. Tickets here: bit.ly/4pKnx8r

The Sept. issue of Rhode Island Monthly has dropped & includes their annual Excellence in Nursing awards. We're thrilled Michelle Blade Mello, DNP, FNP-C, CNM, associate medical director of our West Warwick health center, has been voted the top nurse practitioner! Congrats to all the nurses too! 💙

September is National Recovery Month. We're proud to offer substance use treatment services and harm reduction education & supplies to patients. Our approach utilizes a team model & helps everyone achieve the goals they set with support from their healthcare team, as well as their loved ones. 💜

I will be there this Monday as Freddie. @thundermisthc.bsky.social is an awesome organization so if you are local I hope you can come out, play some bingo and show your support.

Our community baby showers are right around the corner! Dates & Locations: 9/10: West Warwick (186 Providence St.); 9/18: Woonsocket (450 Clinton St.); 9/25: Wakefield (1 River Street) All events take place 2-4 p.m. See details & register for one of the showers at: bit.ly/4moDwH8 🌙⚡🐣🧁

Save the date! International Overdose Awareness Day will happen 9/4 in RI. Our friends at Health Equity Zone West Warwick will be hosting events 9/4 to honor loved ones and provide support. Prevent Overdose RI’s events calendar shows events around the state: preventoverdoseri.org/events-calen....

Last Saturday, our West Warwick medical center was a host site for the annual Back to School Celebration of RI. We had perfect weather & lots of partner organizations on site to welcome families & provide free backpacks and school supplies. Good luck to all the students starting school across RI!

Tomorrow is the day! The 26th annual Back to School Celebration of RI happens 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at multiple locations across the state, including our West Warwick medical and behavioral health center at 186 Providence St. All details, including locations across the state are at www.btsri.org. 📚🎒✏💙

We are excited to announce our community baby showers are returning this September in all three of the communities we serve! The showers are free and open to all expectant parents (you do not need to be a Thundermist patient). See details and register at bit.ly/4moDwH8. Help us spread the word! 🌙⚡🐣🧁

Big thanks to United Healthcare for donating funds for us to get treats such as pastries, fresh fruit, and coffee for all of our locations last week in honor of National Health Center Week. Everyone deserves a delicious break! #NHCW25

Thanks to our friends at Neighborhood Health Plan of RI who sent ice cream trucks to our Woonsocket and West Warwick locations this week so staff could get a break and enjoy some treats in honor of National Health Center Week! 💙🍦 #NHCW2025

It's National Health Center Week--a time to celebrate what makes community health centers unique. To the more than 2,000 medical, dental, behavioral, admin, and support staff serving in Rhode Island's health centers--especially our amazing teams--thank you for your dedication and commitment.💙

Busy day packing backpacks for the Back to School RI, event, happening 8/23 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thundermist's medical and behavioral health center in West Warwick will be a pickup site again this year. You can find the full list of sites and more details at www.btsri.org. 📚✏🎒

It is hot out there! 🔥 With heat index values between 95-105 today through Wednesday, try to stay cool, drink water, and wear comfortable clothing--and remember the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke! For a list of local cooling centers, visit riema.ri.gov/planning-mit....