Dear Community Partner,
Please join us for a hybrid community listening session to help shape Rhode Island’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The federal RHTP is an investment to strengthen rural healthcare, with the potential of $500 million over five years being awarded to Rhode Island. Rhode Island has the opportunity to rethink how care is delivered, expand access for rural areas, and build sustainable systems that last beyond federal funding.
Your voice matters! We want to hear directly from residents, healthcare professionals, EMS, community-based organizations, and other partners about rural health challenges and opportunities in Rhode Island.
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: In person from Chariho Middle School Auditorium + Virtual option
Chariho Middle School Auditorium – 455B Switch Road, Hope Valley, RI 02894
Registration link found here: REGISTER [5d7vp9xab.cc.rs6.net]
Date/Time: Thursday, October 2, 4:00pm to 5:00 pm
Location: In person from Burrillville Police Station + Virtual option
Burrillville Police Station – 1477 Victory Hwy, Oakland, RI 02858
Registration link found here: REGISTER [5d7vp9xab.cc.rs6.net]
During these sessions, you’ll:
• Learn about the RHTP and what it could mean for Rhode Island.
• Share your perspective on access, workforce, technology, behavioral health, and other priorities.
• Contribute ideas to inform Rhode Island’s application to CMS and ensure our rural communities are represented.
Other ways to participate:
• Please click here to complete the Community Feedback Request. [5d7vp9xab.cc.rs6.net] All responses are due by 11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, September 29, 2025.
• Visit the RHTP webpage [5d7vp9xab.cc.rs6.net] for more details
• Please contact the Rural Health Transformation Program Team with any questions at RIDOH.OPCRH@health.ri.gov.
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. Your input will directly help shape Rhode Island’s priorities, project ideas, and system needs for rural health.
Best regards,
The Rural Health Transformation Program Interagency Team
