February is American Heart Health Month
What is heart disease?
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 are the symptoms of heart disease?
Sometimes heart disease may be “silent” and not diagnosed until a person experiences signs or symptoms of a heart attack, heart failure, or an arrhythmia. 
Symptoms may include:
  • Heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea or vomiting, extreme fatigue, upper body discomfort, dizziness, and shortness of breath.
  • Arrhythmia: Fluttering feelings in the chest (palpitations).
  • Heart failure: Shortness of breath, fatigue, or swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, abdomen, or neck veins.
How 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
COVID, Heart Disease and Oral Health
Did you know?
  • Individuals with cardiovascular disease experience greater severity of COVID-19 illness and longer recovery times in the presence of poor oral health.
  • If you have heart disease, regular dental cleanings, exams and the use of antimicrobial mouthwash will improve your symptoms and recovery time if you get COVID-19. For more information, click here
Insurance Information
  Blackstone Valley Community Health Care accepts most major Rhode Island insurance plans including Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. We also accept RIte Care, RIte Share, Medicaid, & Medicare members.

No Insurance? No worries!

BVCHC uses a sliding fee scale to offer services for qualified patients who do not have health insurance. For more information, click here. 
  • No patient is denied based on their ability to pay
  • You may be qualified for discounted services or a monthly payment plan 
  • You can apply for the sliding for the sliding fee discount with your income and family size. 
  • Our sliding fee offers a nominal fee for those who qualify based on federal guidelines 

If you have any concerns, questions, or to learn more about your payment plan options, please call
401-312-5233 to schedule an appointment with our Patient Enrollment and Engagement Specialists
COVID-19 Operations at BVCHC
Masks
Masks are still required at all Healthcare facilities per the Rhode Island Department of Health., including Blackstone Community Health Care

Screening 
Anyone that enters a Blackstone Valley Community Health Care site will be screened at the front desk for COVID. 

Visitors
At this time, we ask that children and patients with disabilities who require assistance from a caregiver bring one visitor. We ask that you limit bringing others with your to your appointment to keep everyone as safe as possible. For more information, click here
Don't Forget to Keep Your Appointment
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 Meeting
Want your voice to be heard?
Want to learn how to get MORE involved?
We need your feedback!
Join us via Zoom
March 8, 2022
6:00PM - 7:00PM

To register in advance for this meeting Click here
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Blackstone Valley Community Health Care celebrating 30 years of offering the highest quality, lowest cost health care. Thank you for trusting us with your care.
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