Adult Primary Care

As an adult primary care patient of the Block Island Health Center, we strive to make your annual wellness visit and physical exam as comfortable and informative as possible. We will measure your biometrics (including height/weight/BMI), vital signs, review your medical and family history, and perform a comprehensive physical exam and other office-based tests (such as EKG or urinalysis) as deemed necessary by our providers. We will perform indicated blood tests which are processed in one of our local lab partners on the mainland and we will follow up on with you on all test results.  

Patients have direct access to their test results through the BIHC patient portal via AthenaHealth.  You may also receive counseling on preventative health screening tests (including colonoscopy or mammogram) and make plans to schedule an appointment for testing at one of our referral hospitals on the mainland. We will facilitate referral to specialty services as needed.

Pediatric Primary Care

Although they are small, children’s health is a big priority at the Block Island Health Center. We offer family-centered, coordinated care for our island’s children and our providers are trained to care for even the youngest patients. Well-visits for infants, toddlers, and young children will include discussions of your child’s general well-being, development, behavior, and scheduled immunizations; older children and adolescents visits will may include discussions about school performance/extracurricular activities, drugs & alcohol, and sexual health. Children will  receive age-appropriate physical examinations, preventive health screening, vaccinations and ancillary testing if needed. Our Board Certified Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine providers are well-equipped to provide evidence based care for your child.

Geriatric Primary Care

As our population ages, the importance of geriatric primary care has become an undeniable reality.  At the Block Island Health Center, we offer specialized annual wellness visits and physical examinations for our patients over 75 years of age. In addition to reviewing your medical history, completing a detailed physical exam, and reviewing the results of any office-based tests (such as radiographs, EKG or urinalysis), you and your provider will have the opportunity to discuss topics including but not limited to fall prevention, mental health, and advance care planning. We will perform indicated blood tests which are processed in one of our local lab partners on the mainland and we will follow up on with you on all test results. We will partner with you to promote healthy aging and to address your age-related health concerns and those of your loved ones.

Integrative Care

In keeping with our mission of patient wellness, at the Block Island Health Center, we offer in-house and referral services for physical/occupational therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, and nutrition services. By addressing the full range of physical, mental, and environmental factors influencing your health, we hope to help you achieve your optimal well-being.