RI Dept of Health balancing the disparities for all of RI
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY, FAMILY HEALTH AND EQUITY (CFHE)
WHO WE ARE
CFHE works to eliminate health disparities by assuring healthy child development, and preventing and controlling disease and disability.
CFHE uses a life course development approach and addresses the determinants of health as a framework for health planning.
CFHE recognizes that social, political and economic policies and conditions determine health outcomes.
CFHE values the community as a core partner in public health and works to assure that equity in health is a reality.
CFHE plans, develops, and evaluates programs and systems of care, which are comprehensive, community-based, culturally competent, coordinated and effective.
WHAT WE DO
CFHE’s six Teams represent priority areas that promote synergy, collaboration, integration and coordination among programs:
Health Disparities and Access to Care Team
Healthy Homes and Environment Team
Chronic Care and Disease Management Team
Health Promotion and Wellness Team
Perinatal and Early Childhood Health Team
Preventive Services and Community Practices Team i
mproves the quality of preventive and care community services through immunization, oral health, family planning services, and HIV/AIDS/Viral Hepatitis programs. We do this by increasing access and availability to vulnerable populations by diminishing ethnic/racial health disparities, providing performance standards, enhancing community partnerships, and applying evidence based, effective programming. supports healthy birth outcomes, positive early childhood development and school readiness, and preparation for healthy productive adulthood by providing and assuring mothers, children and adolescents access to quality maternal and child health services. is committed to promoting the health and well-being of all Rhode Islanders by changing social, political and physical environments to support healthy lifestyles. We focus on obesity prevention, tobacco control, and violence and injury prevention. uses a systems approach to reduce the incidence, burden and associated risk factors related to diabetes, asthma, cancer, heart disease & stroke to improve health outcomes. protects the health and safety of children, workers and the general public by identifying and decreasing environmental hazards.
OUR CORE VALUES
We respect and embrace the diversity of our staff and the communities we serve.
We value community involvement and participation at all levels.
We are committed to eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities.
We believe in health equity and social justice.
We value teamwork and the unique skills and contributions of each team member.
We value integrative work both within and between teams.
We recognize the value of ongoing professional development for all levels of staff.
We believe in open, two-way communication at all levels of the organization.
We make decisions based on our values and science-based research.
We are accountable to each other and to our communities.
assures equitable systems, empowers communities, and builds capacity to promote access to comprehensive, high quality services that are responsive to the needs of Rhode Island’s diverse populations so they may achieve their optimal state of health.
