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Rhode Island Department of Health

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Rhode Island Department of Health
Agency overview
JurisdictionRhode Island
Websitehealth.ri.gov

The Rhode Island Department of Health is a state government agency located in Providence, Rhode Island. The interim Director of the Department of Health is James McDonald, who succeeded Nicole Alexander-Scott in January 2022.[1][2]

Mission

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The Department's mission is "to prevent disease and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island."[1]

Divisions and Centers

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The Rhode Island Department of Health coordinates statewide public health activities across the state. All programs and services are coordinated by Divisions and Centers.

References

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  1. ^ a b "About Us: Department of Health". www.health.ri.gov.
  2. ^ Anderson, Katherine Gregg and Patrick. "Gov. McKee appoints interim state health director while RI searches for Alexander-Scott replacement". The Providence Journal. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
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