Rhode Island Receives $1.9 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce

Rhode Island has received $1,901,154 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support its public health infrastructure. The funding will be used by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) to strengthen the state’s public health workforce, foundational capabilities, technology and data modernization, and physical health infrastructure.

The senators and congressmen who announced the funding expressed their satisfaction at delivering this crucial investment to improve the health and well-being of Rhode Islanders. They highlighted the hard work of RIDOH and its health partners in keeping communities healthy, emphasizing that this funding will help address critical health infrastructure and workforce needs in the state.

“This is a smart investment in protecting and promoting public health in Rhode Island,” said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. “We are committed to ensuring that our state has the necessary systems, services, and staffing to safeguard and enhance public health for all our residents.”

“This federal funding is part of HHS’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant program,” added Congressman Gabe Amo. “It is a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar investment that supports essential public health infrastructure and workforce needs across the United States.”