Community Health and Equity, Division of
Mission
At our best, the Division of Community Health and Equity works with communities and partners to co-create a healthy Rhode Island by
- Recognizing and addressing systems of oppression, challenging historical, long-held beliefs about health and populations.
- Identifying and centering the needs of communities, especially those experiencing health inequities.
- Building trust and sustaining reciprocal relationships with communities and partners.
- Effectively communicating to connect the public with the information and supports they need to be healthy.
- Using data and community-informed, evidence-based approaches and promising practices to innovate inclusive and responsive public health.
- Modeling a healthy and just workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
Vision
A Rhode Island where all people enjoy equitable access to the resources, opportunities, and support needed to achieve a shared vision of health and well-being.
What we do
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Eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity by addressing the social and environmental determinants of health.
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Plan and implement public health activities using evidence-based and promising practices across the life course.
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Engage communities as key partners in public health.
Accomplishments
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Collaborated with the Department of Corrections to coordinate public health education and services for incarcerated people.
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Successfully completed Health Equity Zone Year 2 Initiatives and launched Year 3.
Our Programs
Rhode Island Department of Health