Mission
To control the spread of infectious diseases in Rhode Island.
What we do
- Monitor reportable infectious diseases: Identify newly diagnosed cases reportable under Rhode Island law and analyze trends in newly diagnosed cases.
- Locate people who have been exposed to infectious diseases and contact them and guide them to action.
- Control disease outbreaks, plan public health responses to outbreaks of infectious disease and react swiftly to contain outbreaks with healthcare providers in the community.