Thundermist Health Center
Thundermist Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Rhode Island and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include West Warwick, Woonsocket, Narragansett, Providence, and Wakefield. In 2025 it served 65,663 patients, up 3.9% from 63,168 in 2024. 12.6% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.1% across Rhode Island health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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65,663Patients served, 2025
12.6%of patients uninsured
39.8%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,740Total accrued cost per patient
Thundermist Health Center compared with Rhode Island and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Thundermist Health Center | Rhode Island health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 22.1% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 12.1% | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 83.4% | 87.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 12.6% | 9.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 39.8% | 50.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 12.9% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 34.7% | 29.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,740 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 51.1% | 61.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 46.6% | 53.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 54.8% | 61.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 73.7% | 75.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 23.6% | 22.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 50.0% | 67.2% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 90.7% | 87.0% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 32.0% | 43.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 76.0% | 85.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 76.5% | 79.5% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 53,659 |
| Dental | 21,569 |
| Mental health | 7,644 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65,663 | $1,740 | 12.6% | 39.8% |
| 2024 | 63,168 | $1,973 | 13.2% | 41.6% |
| 2023 | 62,021 | $1,975 | 10.5% | 47.3% |
| 2022 | 57,747 | $1,842 | 10.4% | 48.5% |
| 2021 | 52,208 | $1,751 | 11.2% | 49.1% |
| 2020 | 48,786 | – | 11.7% | 49.0% |
| 2019 | 51,405 | – | 11.7% | 51.0% |
| 2018 | 48,586 | – | 11.8% | 51.5% |
| 2017 | 45,044 | – | 7.3% | 60.0% |
| 2016 | 42,314 | – | 9.2% | 57.5% |
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