Direct Primary Care Blog

We have compiled health resources and information to support your healthcare journey!

Deer tick on a blade of grass in Rhode Island, related to Lyme disease care at Rhode Island DPC
By RI DPC ADMIN August 20, 2026
What to do in the first 72 hours after a tick bite in Rhode Island: safe removal, the real risk window, and when to call your provider. North Kingstown.
Dr. Letitia Horrigan and Deanna Wright, board-certified providers at Rhode Island Direct Primary Car
By RI DPC ADMIN July 22, 2026
Choosing care outside insurance? See why board certification matters and meet the certified team at Rhode Island Direct Primary Care in North Kingstown, RI.
Dr. Letitia Horrigan and Deanna Wright, providers at Rhode Island Direct Primary Care in North Kings
By RI DPC ADMIN June 30, 2026
High blood pressure or high cholesterol? Rhode Island Direct Primary Care offers same-day visits and direct provider contact in North Kingstown, RI.
Stethoscope
By RI DPC ADMIN May 27, 2026
Direct Primary Care skips the insurance runaround and gives you actual time with your provider. Rhode Island Direct Primary Care in North Kingstown
By RI DPC ADMIN May 23, 2026
RI DPC clinicians will be at the Jamestown RI Health Services Resource Fair on June 23, 2026.
By RI DPC ADMIN May 18, 2026
The 4 Cs of Primary Care- contact, comprehensiveness, coordination, and continuity lead to an extraordinary level of trust between the patient and provider
By RI DPC ADMIN May 11, 2026
What is hantavirus? How does it spread? What is the treatment? How do I prevent Hantavirus
By RI DPC ADMIN May 3, 2026
Measles cases in Rhode Isalnd. What are the symptoms of measles. Where can I get more information.
By RI DPC ADMIN April 25, 2026
Learn why Direct Primary Care Physicians are offering a return to the sanctity of the patient-physician relationship
National Prescription Take Back Day poster with colorful pills at the bottom
By RI DPC ADMIN April 19, 2026
Take action to properly dispose of unused/unwanted medication
Membership Medicine banner with a stethoscope on cash and a white headline on a gray background
By RI DPC ADMIN April 13, 2026
Why doctors in Rhode Island are leaving traditional insurance based primary care for concierge or direct primary care.
Two medical professionals smiling in white coats, one in green scrubs, against a gray background
By RI DPC ADMIN April 12, 2026
Explore options for using a HSA or FSA to pay for Direct Primary Care Membership
By RI DPC ADMIN December 28, 2025
Learn how Direct Primary Care offers patients and physicians an opportunity to engage in a relationship to promote health and wellness
Family walking on sidewalk, holding hands. White wall background.
By RI DPC ADMIN March 28, 2022
Learn how preventive care through Rhode Island DPC can help you stay healthy, avoid illness, and catch problems early — personalized care made simple.
Person using blood glucose meter on white table, with supplies like a phone and first aid kit.
By RI DPC ADMIN March 28, 2022
Discover how Rhode Island DPC helps patients manage chronic diseases with personalized care, frequent check-ins, and better outcomes.
Aerial view of a coastal landscape with green fields, trees, and buildings. Ocean visible in the background.
By RI DPC ADMIN March 28, 2022
Discover how Direct Primary Care offers affordable, personalized healthcare for Rhode Island families — no insurance or hidden fees required.