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Mission Statement
The Rhode Island Free Clinic ’ s mission is to provide free , comprehensive medical care and preventive health services to adults in Rhode Island who have no health insurance and cannot afford those services , and to serve as an educational training site for aspiring health care professionals .
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Upcoming Events
RI Free Clinic Spring Open House March 2025 ( Date TBD ) Rifreeclinic . org for more information
Friends of the Free Clinic Event Thursday , Oct . 9 , 2025 The Hope Club 5:30-7:30pm
Background Founded in 1998 on the core belief of health care equity and justice for all , the RIFC is the “ medical home ” for nearly 2,000 RI adults who receive our patient-centered , medical , dental and behavioral health care , including labs and diagnostic testing , prescription medicine , wellness programs and health education . Our patients are empowered through increased health literacy , followup visits , and referrals to self-manage chronic conditions and better maintain their own health and wellbeing .
BRAG LINES At RIFC we believe health care is a basic human right . Our patients should not have to choose between buying food , paying rent and receiving vital health care . The Free Clinic also serves as a training ground for aspiring health care professionals , inspiring future generations to provide kind , compassionate and inclusive care . Each year our volunteer providers mentor over 150 medical trainees , exposing these young minds to the benefits and rewards of practicing public health .
Pay it Forward Our patients are our neighbors and we thrive as a state when every Rhode Islander is healthy and productive . Our greatest aspiration is that all Rhode Islanders have access to affordable health care . Over 500 RIFC volunteers and twenty staff members are dedicated to providing high-quality , patient-centered care — with respect . We cannot do this alone . With your support we will continue to make our less fortunate neighbors get well and be well .
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Rhode Island Free Clinic
Jessica Eagles , CEO 655 Broad St ., Providence , RI 02907 401-274-6347 rifreeclinic . org
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