Heart Health Awareness: Be Kind to Your Heart
Do your part to prevent heart disease.


What is heart disease and what you need to know?

The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects the blood flow to the heart. Decreased blood flow can cause a heart attack. For more information, click here.
What you can do to prevent heart disease

Take Charge of Your Medical Conditions
If you have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes, you can take steps to lower your risk for heart disease. For more information, click here

Choose Healthy Habits
  • Choose Healthy Foods & Drinks
  • Keep a Healthy Weight
  • Get Regular Physical Activity
  • Don't Smoke
Call your doctor today at (401) 722-0081
Children's Dental Health Month:
Tips to a healthier smile
Did you know that cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood, yet cavities are preventable. To learn more about how you can protect your child's teeth click here.
Healthy Smile Tips

  • Brush your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
  • Flossing your teeth daily helps to prevent decay.
  • Eat a healthy diet that limits sugary beverages and snacks.
  • See your dentist regularly for prevention & treatment.
Reminders
  • Cover All Kids ALL income eligible kids (under age 19) in Rhode Island can enroll in RIte Care (Medicaid) Health insurance coverage, regardless of immigration status, including children who are undocumented and DACA recipients. For more information, click here.

  • Medicaid Members - Is your mailing address up to date?
  • It is important that your address is up-to-date and that you read everything you get in the mail from the State of Rhode Island and from your health plan. For more information, click here

  • Missed Appointments - While Blackstone Valley Community Health Care does not charge you for missed appointments, there is a strict No-Show Policy. Three missed appointments in row may result in not being able to schedule an appointment until you have spoken to the manager.
  • *Note: We are going to call you a day in advance to confirm your appointment as well as on the day of your appointment to confirm. It is important to call us back to confirm.

  • Join our next Patient Advisory Group Meeting - March 7, 2023
  • The Patient Advisory Group (PAG) is all about our patients. This group has a specific focus on patient engagement, customer service experience and the delivery of low-cost, high-quality multidisciplinary care.
  • If you are interested in joining, email us at patientadvisorygroup@bvchc.org or call (401)312-9878.
Community Resources
  • Progreso Latino - Cover All Kids Event - Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Health Insurance for Children, for more information, click here.

  • Driver Privilege Card - Thursday, February 23, 2023, Granting Driving Privileges to Undocumented Residents. For more information, click here

  • RIPTA - Focus group participants needed, Thursday, March 2nd at 5pm. for more information, click here

  • Internet & Tablet Programs for low-income families - Under the affordable connectivity program, there are two programs that may be helpful for families to get discounted or free internet and /or a free tablet. For more information, click here

  • Rental & Mortgage Assistance - Blackstone Valley Community Action Program is providing rental and mortgage assistance. If you are behind on your rent or mortgage payments as a result of COVID-19, call (401) 475-5071 or for more information, click here

  • How to access locally grown food this winter? Farm Fresh RI is a nonprofit local food hub that connects eaters across the state with local food. For more information, click here
Let's continue to protect ourselves.
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For more information on Quarantine Guidelines, click here
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