Rhode Island Department of Health, 2012 This brief examines differences in health risks for lesbian, gay, bisexual, or unsure (LGBU) and heterosexual high school students, and whether those risks have improved or worsened over time (2007 to 2011).
HIV/AIDS Prevention
Kids at Risk (2013 RI High School Health Risks)
Rhode Island Department of Health, 2013 The purpose of this brief is to: identify unfavorable risk factors among RI high schoolers; see how RI students compare to their peers across the country; to see if RI risks have improved or worsened over time; to see if there...
Exploring Social Determinants of Health that Impact Teen Pregnancy
Office of Adolescent Health, 2012 This document aims to: develop a shared understanding about health equity and related concepts; explore the literature that exists to support a holistic approach to teen pregnancy prevention; explain how the environment where youth...
THRIVE: Strong Minds. Strong Bodies. Strong Schools.
THRIVE is Rhode Island’s Coordinated School Health Program. This provides links to school-related legislation, external resources, and current goings-on in Rhode Island schools.
Rhode Island Department of Education Comprehensive Health Instructional Outcomes
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 2003, 2012 This document complements the Rhode Island Health Education Framework. It is intended for use by those involved in K-12 comprehensive health education curriculum development at the district and...
2013 RI Middle School Health-Risks Summary Report
Rhode Island Department of Health, 2013 This report examines 16 health-risk indicators for RI public middle school (MS) students as collected through the CDC sponsored Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The findings from the YRBS are used to inform policy and programs...
2013 RI High School Health-Risks Summary Report
Rhode Island Department of Health, 2013 This report examines 21 health-risk indicators for RI public high school students (grades 9-12) as collected through the CDC sponsored Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The findings from the YRBS are used to inform policy and...
State of Rhode Island Department of Health: HIV/ AIDS
This website explains what HIV/ AIDS is, how it spreads, and how to prevent it. The website also assists with locating testing sites, healthcare providers, and other websites pertinent to HIV/ AIDS prevention and treatment.
Rhode Island Health Care Matters
The Rhode Island Health Care Matters website helps community members and policy makers learn about the health of the community. It provides local health data, resources, best practices, news articles and information about community events. This site specifically aims...
The Guide to Community Preventive Services/ The Community Guide: What Works to Promote Health
USA.gov and HHS The Guide to Community Preventive Services is a free resource to help choose programs and policies to improve health and prevent disease in communities.