Thundermist Health Center

Delta Dental of Rhode Island donated $12,000 to Thundermist Health Center to sponsor dental services for veterans during Operation Stand Down Weekend in 2015.

Thundermist Health Center of South County hosts a free six-week cooking class series, 'Bites on a Budget,' taught by a registered dietitian and chef.

The South Kingstown Winter Farmers Market, in partnership with Thundermist Health Center, begins accepting SNAP and WIC benefits on November 8.

Thundermist Health Center opened its Community Garden in Warwick on Earth Day, featuring a clean-up and planting activities.

Thundermist Health Center launched its mobile medical unit, 'Rolling Thunder,' to provide direct care in communities.

Thundermist Health Center of South County hosted an art showcase featuring patient artwork, some of which was available for sale.

Thundermist of West Warwick and Woonsocket hosts weekly farmers markets in partnership with Farm Fresh RI.

The Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust awarded Thundermist $390,000 to launch Community Health Access Teams in its three service areas.

Thundermist Health Center received a $5 million grant from HRSA to replace its 100-year-old South County facility.

Christopher Ryan Klaus, MD, was named Medical Director at Thundermist Health Center of South County.

Thundermist Health Center received a $1 million grant to expand its Woonsocket facility and hire additional providers.

Thundermist Health Center seeks to build a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to culturally respectful patient care.

Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Application Period Now Open Residency slots are available for the (2017-2018) NP Residency Class. The residency class begins September 1, 2017-August 31, 2018.

Thundermist partners with local pharmacies to offer discounted prescription drugs under Section 340B of the US Public Health Service Act for eligible patients.

Thundermist Health Center of Woonsocket Welcomes Family Medicine Practioner, Dr. Niel Gandhi

Jessica Johnson, MD, MPH, FAAFP, serves as Program Director at Thundermist Health Center, where she has practiced since 2017.

Jeanne LaChance was appointed President & CEO of Thundermist Health Center, succeeding Charles T. Jones.

Thundermist Health Center is a nonprofit, federally qualified community health center serving over 63,000 patients in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County.

Thundermist’s annual meeting in 2026 included a breakfast and updates for community partners and donors.

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Thundermist operates health centers in Woonsocket, West Warwick, and Wakefield/South County, serving over 62,000 Rhode Islanders. Its administrative office is in Warwick.

The Patrick J. Kennedy Primary Care Center in Woonsocket, at 450 Clinton Street, provides comprehensive medical care for all ages, income levels, and insurance statuses, including a sliding fee discount program.

Thundermist Health Center is a Federally Qualified Community Health Center, serving Woonsocket, West Warwick, and South County for 50 years.