Rhode Island Department of Health


The Rhode Island Department of Health is a state government agency located in Providence, Rhode Island. As of May 2024, the Director of the Department of Health is Dr. Jerome Larkin. The position was previously held by various acting directors following the resignation of Nicole Alexander-Scott in January 2022.
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Mission

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

Divisions and Centers

The Rhode Island Department of Health coordinates statewide public health activities across the state. All programs and services are coordinated by Divisions and Centers.Central Management is divided into three programs: Executive Functions, Management Services, and Emergency Preparedness and Response. Executive Functions is headed by the Director of Health and oversees all Department-sponsored activities. Management Services oversees the Department budget and provides support to manage programs. Emergency Preparedness and Response plans, assesses, educates, and supports the community during disasters or emergencies.The Office of State Medical Examiners investigates causes of death that may endanger the community and uses this information to keep the public aware and safe.Environmental and Health Services Regulation licenses and regulates health professionals and monitors beach and drinking water quality.The State Laboratories support scientific research to detect diseases, protect the public from terrorism threats health and use health evidence in crime investigations.