Mission //
Founded in 1999, the Rhode Island Free Clinic’s mission is to provide free, comprehensive medical care and preventive health services to adults who have no health insurance and cannot afford those services; and to serve as an educational training site for aspiring health care professionals.
The Clinic mobilizes vital health resources for Rhode Island’s uninsured, working poor and low-income adults. The Clinic also provides the most efficient and cost effective alternative to emergency rooms for uninsured residents seeking comprehensive health care.
NAFC 2020 Standards Gold Rating Clinic
The Rhode Island Free Clinic earned a 2020 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program!
Location:
Dates and Times:
How to Schedule
an Appointment:
655 Broad Street, Providence, RI
October 26, 5-7PM
October 27, 3-6PM
November 11, 5-7PM
November 19, 5-7PM
RIFC patients above the age of 19 can book an appointment for a flu vaccine by inquiring at the front desk or by calling (401) 274-6347.
Thank you to our Flu Clinic partners!
Dirección:
Fechas y Horas:
Cómo Programar
una Cita:
655 Broad Street, Providence, RI
26 de octubre, 5-7pm
27 de octubre, 3-6pm
11 de noviembre, 5-7pm
19 de noviembre, 5-7pm
Los pacientes de la Clinica Gratis mayor de 19 años puede programar una cita para una vacuna contra la gripe puede hacer citas con la recepción o llamar al (401) 274-6347.
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza visited the Free Clinic on 10/13 to tour the clinic and learn more about the healthcare challenges Providence residents face during COVID-19
RI Free Clinic wins
Providence Business News Excellence Award for Social Service
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The PBN Business Excellence Awards program, honors companies, organizations and individuals working in the public and private sectors for their excellence in workforce development, social-service work, community involvement and other categories.
NEWS SPOTLIGHT: Cesar Orduña
COVID-19 Test Site Coordinator
Brown University News spotlights RI Free Clinic's very own Cesar Orduña and his incredible work coordinating the Clinic's COVID-19 Testing Site. Read more here!
THOUSANDS OF MASKS DONATED TO RI FREE CLINIC 07/16/2020
Habitat for Humanity Greater Providence teams with United Way to help keep partner organizations safe
Through the incredible generosity of a local PPE manufacturer who wishes to remain anonymous, Habitat for Humanity Greater Providence joined United Way of Rhode Island to distribute the first batch of 3,000 masks to the RI Free Clinic.
Mayor Jorge Elorza Visits the Free Clinic
URGENT MESSAGE FROM RI FREE CLINIC
COVID-19 and Its Impact on The Rhode Island Free Clinic
We have been providing health care to uninsured adults for over 20 years and our operations have never been disrupted as much as they are right now.
The care of 2,600 adults is at risk along with the care of their families and everyone’s ability to access medical care. Your support is needed now more than ever.
With the COVID-19 pandemic there is an increase in calls to the Clinic, at the same time that our volunteer pool of providers and students has dramatically decreased. We have suspended non-essential services to focus on the urgent needs of our patients. It is important that our Clinic continue to care for our patients during this crisis. As we continue to operate and care for our patients, we are faced with challenges at a time that is vital to our operational budget – we know we will need additional resources to maintain care for thousands of uninsured adults. Many have chronic conditions and without the Clinic, our uninsured would resort to emergency rooms or not get any care at all.
If you and your family are able to make a gift to our emergency fund at this time, the extra support will make such an important difference at this critical time.
Our dedicated staff, volunteers and Board are committed to our patients. In an emergency like this, we remain focused on our mission to provide free health care to uninsured adults who desperately need our services.
Whether a one-time gift or a monthly donation, the Rhode Island Free Clinic needs you now. It will keep our clinic operating, front line staff employed, and will make sure the Clinic will be ready to continue to see new patients in the future.
If you're able, please help. A gift of any size will make a difference.
Thank you for your continued commitment to helping others get the health care they deserve.
Sincerely,
Marie Ghazal
Chief Executive Officer
The Clinic offers free COVID-19 testing to Rhode Island residents over the age of 18 who do not currently have health insurance or a primary care physician. Testing occurs Monday-Thursday, 1pm to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm.
Where: 647 Broad St., parking lot next to RI Free Clinic
When: By appointment only
How: Adult patients should call 401-92-COVID (401-922-6843) for an appointment.
La Clínica ofrece pruebas de COVID-19 gratis para residentes de Rhode Island mayor de 18 anos sin seguro médico y que no tengan médico de cabecera. El servicio se ofrecerá de lunes a jueves, de 1 pm a 4 pm y sábados de 10 am a 2 pm.
Donde: 647 Broad St., en el estacionamiento al lado de Clínica Gratis de Rhode Island
Cuando: Solo por cita
Como: Pacientes pueden llamar al numero 401-92-COVID (401-922-6843) para programar una cita.
Get Involved with the Free Clinic
Dedicated volunteers and donors who understand how vital the mission of Rhode Island Free Clinic is to our community are the reason we can keep our doors open. We are always looking for volunteer medical professionals, Spanish translators, and anyone willing to join us in providing care to those in need.
We are looking for:
Volunteer Spanish Interpreters
- Medical Provider Volunteers
- Dental Provider Volunteers
- COVID-19 Hotline Volunteers
- Meal Partners
- Media Sponsors
We are proud to partner with over one hundred businesses and organizations in our community.
For More Information about our Partners Click HERE
News //
Clinic Changes Board Leadership; Adds Two Board Members
January 2020 - The Rhode Island Free Clinic is enacting changes to its Board of Directors. Board President Mark Gim is stepping down from his position to take a President Emeritus position, to be succeeded by William Fitzgerald. Mr. Fitzgerald had previously served the Clinic as the Board Treasurer, and he will be succeeded as Treasurer by Domenic Delmonico.
In addition, the Rhode Island Free Clinic is thrilled to announce an expansion of its Board of Directors as Loree Dubois and Joe Perroni come aboard.
We are grateful to all members of the Board for their service and support!