This website is designed to help you keep your family healthy within the state of Rhode Island. It has resources on where to buy healthy foods, how to prepare them and how to afford them. It also has links to help you find activity programs and safe play spaces in your community as well as across the state. Finally, the website includes links to resources to help keep your family healthy, such as links to pediatricians across the state, mental health providers and resources for necessities.
Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute
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Bus maps, schedules, service alerts, and more.
Health Resources
Finding a pediatrician that meets your family's needs can be challenging, but it is a critical step toward making sure your child leads a healthy life. A pediatrician can do everything from prescribing medication to updating immunizations to helping you access specialists for your child.
Because obstetricians are entrusted with so many services related to reproductive health, finding the right fit can be a time-consuming process.
Food and Nutrition Resources
Our Map of Health & Nutrition Resources in Rhode Island lists grocery stores, farmer’s markets, small markets that sell fresh produce
Recipes and tips from the Rhode Island Food Bank
URI SNAP-Ed Nutrition YouTube Page
Tips for eating healthy on a budget, RI Food Bank’s Map of Food Pantries, SNAP program sign-up and RIDE free school meals program, Summer Food Service Program site
Mental Health Resources
Physical Activity Resources
Our map includes playgrounds, public parks, beaches, walking trails, etc as well as establishments that offer sports and recreation programming (i.e. Parks & Rec departments, YMCAs, Boys and Girls Club, area-specific organized sports leagues (AYSO, Junior Football, basketball program in Woonsocket)
There are fun and free activities that you and your family can take advantage of throughout Rhode Island
Help with basic family needs
Resources by City
Healthy activities and other resources for families in Providence
Healthy activities and other resources for families in Central Falls
Webinars and Lectures
Experts talk about supporting children and teens, healthy routines, staying safe and healthy while pregnant, and more.
Bus maps, schedules, service alerts, and more.