On November 12th, the Providence Community Health Centers will be recognized with the 2020 Meritorious Program Award at the 23rd annual meeting of the Rhode Island Public Health Association. This award is presented to a group that has made significant contributions to the advancement of public health in Rhode Island at the federal, state, or local level. Criteria is based upon recognition by a group of public health peers familiar with the development and advancement of public health in Rhode Island.

PCHC is being honored for our outstanding response during the early COVID-19 outbreak including leadership, community advocacy focused on housing and domestic violence, and using data to identify health disparities. Accepting on behalf of PCHC at this virtual event will be Dr. Andrew Saal, Chief Medical Officer, Chelsea De Paula, MPH, Manager of Community Integration & Social Determinant of Health Strategy, and Daniel C. McGuire, Director of Population Health. Congratulations to everyone involved for helping PCHC achieve this recognition.