Rhode Island Department of Health: Statewide Mission, No Local Health Departments.
The Rhode Island Department of Health is a state agency whose mission is to prevent disease and protect and promote the health and safety of all Rhode Islanders, coordinating public health activities statewide since Rhode Island has no local health departments.
Why It Matters
For healthcare professionals across RI, this means RIDOH is the central coordinating body for public health initiatives, disease prevention, and safety efforts affecting every community in the state.