As a Bridge to Better Health, Community Health Workers like Allison, Paola, Christian, Cassandra, Josefa, Marilyn, and many more are motivated to serve their communities as CHW professionals so that their unique life experiences can help others! As we celebrate Labor Day, thanks to all #CHWsinRI for all you do for #HealthEquityinRI! Hear their stories: tinyurl.com/2bst8j6p
Rhode Island Department of Health
Government Administration
Providence, RI 7,915 followers
Our mission is to prevent disease and promote the health and safety of all Rhode Islanders.
About us
MISSION The primary mission of the Rhode Island Department of Health is to prevent disease and to protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island. WHAT WE DO The Department of Health is a diverse and interactive state agency with broad-ranging public health responsibilities. As Rhode Island has no local health departments, we coordinate public health activities across the state. All programs and services are coordinated by our Divisions and Centers. Our main areas of responsibility are: * Community, Family Health & Equity * Emergency Preparedness & Response * Environmental & Health Services Regulation * Health Data & Analysis * Health Information & Technology * Health Laboratories * Infectious Disease & Epidemiology * Management Services * Medical Examiner * Public Health Communication * Vital Records
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http://www.health.ri.gov
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- Providence, RI
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Providence, RI 02908, US
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This #LaborDay, we thank #CHWsinRI for your dedication and service to public health and to #HealthEquityinRI! Community Health Workers are frontline public health professionals who provide outreach, community education, informal counseling, social support, advocacy for people and communities, and other forms of support. They help people and families of all ages, abilities, and communities to overcome barriers and get through life’s many challenges. They go by many different professional titles too. Let’s hear it for CHWs! tinyurl.com/y7cnbx96
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ATTENTION RI LANDLORDS: The Rhode Island Rental Registry will be available next week. All rental units must be registered by October 1, 2024. Learn more about your responsibilities and requirements: tinyurl.com/4ykw5cbc
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September is #NationalPreparednessMonth. It's also the peak of the Atlantic #hurricane season! In this episode, Dr. Chan talks with Andrea Creach, from RIDOH's Center for #Emergency Preparedness and Response, about how hurricanes and other weather events can impact our health, and what we can do to prepare and protect ourselves from the effects of these types of emergencies. tinyurl.com/tppu994c
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Rhode Island Department of Health reposted this
Want to sharpen your infection control skills in just a few minutes? Join us for Project Firstline Rhode Island's five Microlearns this September! You may be wondering: What is a PFL Microlearn? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ei6mddYn Thursday, September 5th, 2024 at 12:00-12:15pm ET Microlearn Session 1: RASH: What should you do when you see a patient with a rash? Monday, September 9th, 2024 at 12:00-12:15pm ET Microlearn Session 2: DRAINING WOUND: What should you do when you see a patient with a draining wound? Thursday, September 12th, 2024 at 12:00-12:15pm ET Microlearn Session 3: BLOOD: What should you do if you see blood? Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 12:00-12:15pm ET Microlearn Session 4: COUGH AND CONGESTION: What should you do when you see a patient with cough and congestion? Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at 12:00-12:15pm ET Microlearn Session 5: DIARRHEA: What should you do when you see diarrhea? Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewVucaAR Rhode Island Department of Health RI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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#CHWsinRI are here to help! Community Health Workers (CHWs) go by many professional titles in many different healthcare and community settings, but they all help people navigate complex health systems and overcome barriers for better health! This National Community Health Worker Awareness Week (#NCHWAW) and Labor Day, we celebrate and commemorate all CHWs in Rhode Island! Watch some inspiring stories from Rhode Island right here: tinyurl.com/ussvnrwy
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Rhode Island Department of Health reposted this
Did you know that our workshops are designed and delivered by Community Health Workers? The CHWs at RIPIN bring lived experience and deep professional expertise that they share with our internal teams and external partners, consumers, and constituents. They are dedicated to empowering others and building capacity in the community with the resources and tools needed to navigate complex systems of care. This fall, RIPIN is hosting a range of learning opportunities. Check out https://ripin.org/calendar to learn more and register today. Please note: the date for the IEP vs Section 504 workshop is September 12. Rhode Island Department of Health #NACHWAW #CHWAwareness #CHWARI #NACHW #TeamRIPIN #CHWSinRI
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Community Health Workers, clinicians, and care specialists: here’s your chance to become a Tobacco Treatment Specialist! This nationally accredited training from UMass Chan Medical School is offered online (Zoom) September 24-26, 2024. Registration is open until September 3 or until the class is full. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4v9bmr9c
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Kudos to Stop & Shop for its decision to stop selling tobacco and nicotine products! Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, so a choice to stop selling tobacco products is a choice to prioritize health and wellness in our state and communities. Inspired to quit? Rhode Islanders can always get free and customized support from QuitNowRI.com
We applaud stopandshop for the terrific move of ending all tobacco sales “Stop & Shop aims to support the health and well-being of the neighborhoods we serve — and this exit from tobacco is one more way we’re accomplishing that goal.” They’re setting a great example for other retailers.
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Happy National Community Health Worker Awareness Week (#NCHWAW)! As we celebrate all #CHWsinRI, we also commemorate and thank our many allied partners and employers whose collaborations with CHWs are elevating this important profession! Hear from Rhode Island employers how CHWs are making an impact for their patients and clients and for #HealthEquityinRI! ➡ tinyurl.com/4w9se3b6