Health Equity Zone West Warwick

Health Equity Zone West Warwick The West Warwick Health Equity Zone (WWHEZ) is a collective response to issues the community has identified as a priority for their hometown. Join in!

Health Equity is achieved when every person has the opportunity to attain his or her full health potential and no social position or social determinant can disadvantage their opportunity. West Warwick Health Equity Zone (WWHEZ) is collaborating with many West Warwick businesses, organizations, and residents to address important community health priorities and create healthy, happy, and safe neigh

borhoods. West Warwick's Health Equity Zone has a HUB! We call it the HEZ Hub, which is a free community space that can be used for any community event that connects the community. We aim to:
• Improve access to healthy foods
• Promote teen health
• Prevent drug overdose, addiction
• Promote recovery and wellness
• Promote a healthy community that provides opportunities for physical activity

Thundermist Health Center is proud to be the backbone agency for the Health Equity Zone. Health Equity Zone is comprised of the following organizations who are partnering to bring health equality to the West Warwick community. We welcome you to join us.

• Farm Fresh Rhode Island
• YMCA
• The Providence Center/ Anchor Recovery
• Town of West Warwick
• West Warwick Police Department
• West Warwick Public Library
• West Warwick Public Schools
• West Warwick Senior Center
• Westbay Community Action

HEZ Hub is located at 1229 Main Street in West Warwick, next to Thundermist Dental, and has space for free community use. The Hub will host group exercise classes, cooking classes, community meetings and activities, recovery programs, and other opportunities for the community to participate.. We welcome you to become part of the change Health Equity Zone is bringing to our community.

The West Warwick HEZ is recruiting Community Ambassadors!Community Ambassadors are local residents who want to connect w...
07/28/2026

The West Warwick HEZ is recruiting Community Ambassadors!

Community Ambassadors are local residents who want to connect with neighbors, support community events, share resources, and help shape a healthier West Warwick.

This is a paid leadership opportunity! You must be a West Warwick resident to apply.

Applications open through August 22

📝 Apply today: https://forms.gle/CswYfRtadq5M61Vf8

For questions or more information, email us at [email protected]

07/22/2026

The West Warwick Farmers Market is canceled today!

Please join us next week from 3-6pm at the West Warwick Public Library!

07/17/2026

⚠️ RIDOH and DEM recommend avoiding contact with Edgewood Lake at Roger Williams Park in Providence and Briar Point Beach on Tiogue Lake in Coventry due to harmful algal blooms (HABs) caused by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). HABs can produce toxins that can be harmful to humans and animals.

To minimize health risks:
• Avoid swimming, fishing, boating, or kayaking
• Don’t drink untreated water or eat fish from this pond
• Keep pets out of the water
• HABs can move around, so use caution in all areas of this pond
📌 This advisory is in effect until further notice.

RIDOH and DEM have lifted the recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence.

Find more information and a list of current HAB advisories at dem.ri.gov/hab-dashboard
📞 Report suspected HABs to [email protected]

🔗 Read the full press release at https://dem.ri.gov/press-releases/ridoh-and-dem-lift-advisory-wenscott-reservoir-and-recommend-avoiding-contact

Come join us at the West Warwick Farmers Market today from 3-6pm at the West Warwick Public Library!
07/15/2026

Come join us at the West Warwick Farmers Market today from 3-6pm at the West Warwick Public Library!

It's Farmers Market Day!!!Join us at West Warwick Farmers Market today, from 3-6pm at the West Warwick Public Library!Th...
07/08/2026

It's Farmers Market Day!!!

Join us at West Warwick Farmers Market today, from 3-6pm at the West Warwick Public Library!

There will be fresh fruits and veggies from Zephyr Farm!
Come visit Nacho Fuel for some delicious salsa!

There will be a kitchen/garden tool swap at the market. Bring kitchen & gardening gear to swap!

We accept SNAP, WIC & Senior Coupons!
Double your SNAP for fresh fruits and veggies!

Join us for opening day of the West Warwick Farmers Market today, from 3-6pm at the West Warwick Public Library!There wi...
07/01/2026

Join us for opening day of the West Warwick Farmers Market today, from 3-6pm at the West Warwick Public Library!

There will be fresh fruits and veggies from Zephyr Farm and Good Earth Farm.

There will be a kitchen/garden tool swap at the market. Bring kitchen & gardening gear to swap!

We accept SNAP, WIC & Senior Coupons!
Double your SNAP for fresh fruits and veggies!

🥦🍎🧄🌽The West Warwick Farmers Market is back!Come visit the market starting on July 1st from 3-6pm at the West Warwick Pu...
06/23/2026

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The West Warwick Farmers Market is back!

Come visit the market starting on July 1st from 3-6pm at the West Warwick Public Library.

The market will run weekly on Wednesdays from 3-6pm at the West Warwick Public Library until October 28th.

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Do you have a doctor you can go to when you get sick? Can you get an appointment when you need one? These are big questi...
06/18/2026

Do you have a doctor you can go to when you get sick? Can you get an appointment when you need one? These are big questions for many people in our community.

A group of neighbors — people who live and work right here in West Warwick — are working together to make primary care better for everyone. Primary care is the everyday health care you get from a doctor, nurse, or clinic. It helps you stay healthy and catch problems early.

The West Warwick Primary Care for All Americans Work Group, is part of a larger effort happening across the country. Together, we are:

• Finding out what health care needs people in our community have
• Listening to what community members like you think and want
• Supporting young people from our community to become doctors and health care workers

To do this work, we need your help.

Please take 5 minutes to fill out a short survey. Your answers will help us understand what is working and what needs to change.

👉 Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmhpu0t9FXNRITyj4njvciz_nZdGT_sBE-bRVArFoDuEs2yQ/viewform

Your voice matters. Every answer helps us build a healthier community for all of us.

04/30/2026

School will be out before we know it, and that means... SUN Bucks are coming soon! ☀️

Families may be eligible for $120 per child to help with groceries this summer.

Some households will receive benefits automatically, while others may need to apply. You can check eligibility or apply online:
https://www.summerebt.org/states/rhode-island

Benefits begin rolling out the week of June 7, 2026.

This extra support can go a long way, so please be sure to take a look and share with someone who might need it.

04/14/2026

📣 Attention families!

The Rhode Island Pre-K lottery is now open! Parents and guardians - you must submit applications by June 22 for your child to be considered for the free seats.

The RI Pre-K program offers free, high-quality learning opportunities for children who will be four years old as of September 1, 2026.

Click here to see if the RI Pre-K program is available in your community: https://ride.ri.gov/press-releases/rhode-island-pre-k-lottery-school-year-2026-27-opens-families

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