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  • Phone: 401-222-5960
  • Licensing Unit Room 105A,
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Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
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Directions
Phone: 401-222-5960
After Hours Phone: 401-276-8046
RI Relay 711
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Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Food Protection 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Parking restrictions until 3 PM
Center for Vital Records
Simpson Hall
6 Harrington Road
Cranston, RI 02920
Email us
Phone: 401-222-5960
After Hours Phone: 401-276-8046
RI Relay 711
 
Monday - Friday
By Appointment Only
Vital Records 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
State Health Laboratory
50 Orms St
Providence, RI 02904-2222
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Phone: 401-222-5600
RI Relay 711
 
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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