Mission
In conjunction with the mission of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), the Division of Community Health & Equity (CHE) strives to prevent diseases; protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.
What we do
- Eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity by addressing the social and environmental determinants of health.
- Plan and implement public health activities using evidence-based and promising practices across the life course.
- Engage communities as key partners in public health.
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with the Department of Corrections to coordinate public health education and services for incarcerated people.
- Successfully completed Health Equity Zone Year 2 Initiatives and launched Year 3.