The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will receive $1.9 million in federal funding to improve the state’s public health infrastructure, including technology, data modernization, and physical health infrastructure, according to an announcement from the Rhode Island Delegation.
The funding, which comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, can be used by RIDOH to bolster the state’s public health workforce, improve foundational capabilities, and modernize technology and data systems, according to officials.
“We’re pleased to deliver this federal funding to improve the health and well-being of Rhode Islanders and connect more patients to care, including preventative care,” said Whitehouse, Reed, Magaziner, and Amo in a joint statement. “RIDOH and their health partners work hard to keep our communities healthy. This federal funding will help meet critical health infrastructure and workforce needs. It is a smart investment in ensuring the state has the systems, services, and staffing it needs to protect and promote public health.”
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