Block Island Times

Access and continuity for a greater healthcare experience on Block Island

I have written two previous letters on enhancements at the medical center in structure and philosophy. The medical center team and I have been discussing ways to communicate changes that are made to facilitate your best healthcare experience.
The medical center proudly provided 6,742 patient visits in 2021 which was 14 percent more than our 2020 total of 5798. With increasing volumes, the medical center is striving to find ways to improve the patient experience and be respectful of your time, while safeguarding quality care.For the best experience for same day needs, please call before 10 a.m. so we can schedule an appointment for you that day. If you require the medical center for a range of services from administrative documents to discussions around travel health, please make an appointment. We can best meet your expectations when we can have a proper discussion, clarify any questions, and document our shared decisions.As I have previously written, access and continuity is the first foundational piece to a well-crafted medical infrastructure. We recently found old newsletters in the medical center attic that illustrate how the community has supported greater access in an ever-growing medical environment. Afall 1986 newsletter, while Dr. Bennett

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