Proclaims May 22, 2026, as "Rhode Island Community Health Center Day" to celebrate the centers' contributions.

The bill designates May 22, 2026, as "Rhode Island Community Health Center Day" to honor the centers' role in providing healthcare to over 200,000 Rhode Islanders annually. These centers offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. They employ over 2,000 healthcare professionals and support staff, creating and supporting more than 3,000 jobs and generating over $540 million in economic activity. The centers are governed by patient-majority boards, ensuring they meet community needs.

Proclaims May 22, 2026, as "Rhode Island Community Health Center Day" to celebrate the centers' contributions.

The bill designates May 22, 2026, as "Rhode Island Community Health Center Day" to honor the centers' role in providing healthcare to over 200,000 Rhode Islanders annually. These centers offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. They employ over 2,000 healthcare professionals and support staff, creating and supporting more than 3,000 jobs and generating over $540 million in economic activity. The centers are governed by patient-majority boards, ensuring they meet community needs.