Rhode Island Department of Health

Category: State government office in Providence, Rhode Island

Address: 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, USA

Phone: +14012225960

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Friday: 8:30AM–4:30PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Jess Bell

Jun 22, 2022

Unbelievably unprofessional. EVERY time. It does not matter who you speak to- expect to be talked down to and belittled by EVERYONE who you are in contact with here. Half the time they don’t have the answers to ANYTHING you need, even if it’s to direct you to a certain department (I’ve just been hung up on instead), and the other half of the time they’re degrading and condescending if they DO have the answers.

Ramatoulie Touray

Jan 13, 2022

I have been trying to get a copy of my son’s birth certificate from vital records for close to two weeks since my initial request. They are closed for walk in service so it says to use the drop box option in the building which is to be checked daily. When I called a week later, the person who I spoke to said it was only received the day before. I called and left 2 messages; one for general inquiry & the other for the supervisor of vital records and still no call back. The recording states a call back should be expected within 24-48hrs. I suggest an update to walk in services or simply change the postings on the website & inside the building with accurate information. The processing time is very misleading. It would be nice to speak with someone to get an understanding of why it is taking 2 weeks for me to get my requested document.

Karen Louise

Dec 14, 2021

I was exposed at work and told not to return until I get a negative PCR result. It's been six days with no results from the Rhode Island Department of Health! Today they said results still pending so they will "escalate" the result. They said they will call me today. No call. No answers SIX days later!

Amy Rios

Nov 8, 2021

Everyone that works here always sounds like the most miserable person you could ever speak to. They are as unhelpful as they are incompetent with getting their jobs done. If they say they will get back to you, be assured that they in fact, will not. It’s sad that these people get paid with our tax dollars.

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Questions & Answers

I have Obama care health insurance now I move from State of GA to RI so change my new address where I call or go to office to change

Babubhai Patel | Sep 9, 2018
Patricia Arruda | Sep 8, 2021

You can also call 211

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Everyday I check the vaccinateri website to get my second vaccine dose due on April 5 and I have no appointment thus far despite all of my repeated efforts. Can someone please help me?

Debra Dziekiewicz | Sep 8, 2021
Devon Lavall | Sep 8, 2021

You can now go to any pharmacy and get it done if that is of any help ..

What can I do about a unclean neighbor with five grown dogs in an apartment that they don't clean up after and the smell is penetrating my apartment and causing us to be sick and the landlord refuses to rectify the situation

Julio Basabe | May 11, 2022
Fred Issa | May 11, 2022

I would call the RI DEPT OF HEALTH 1ST, ALSO THE TOWN IN WHICH YOU LIVE THE LOCAL SANITATION LAWS THAT MAY BE VIOLATED, ALSO THE RI DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MGMT. THE NEIGHBOR MAY BE VIOLATING BOTH CITY & STATE LAWS. IF YOU HAVE TO TAKE LEGAL ON YOUR OWN DIME, IT COULD PROVE EXPENSIVE.

I have been checking all day to schedule a vaccine appointment, I'm 57 year's old with asthma and c.o.p.d can you tell me if there's someone I can talk to to make an appointment. Thank You

Laurie Auger | Sep 8, 2021
Barbara Carr | Dec 12, 2021

Any pharmacy, CVS or Walgreens. Make appt online. I found cvs faster to get the shot. You can make appt for same day

When will a 78 year old with underlying conditions who lives independent, expect to be eligible for the vaccine?

A Google User | Sep 8, 2021
mark. J. aubrey | Sep 8, 2021

Make appointment with your primary care physician

I'd like to know why St Joseph's Hospital employees have not been given the vaccine yet nor given a date for it, They are at capacity for cases and the staff is getting sick

Donna Gilbert | Sep 8, 2021
Lawrence Teming-Amoako | Sep 8, 2021

Ii dont work there

Are employees that tested positive for corona required to provide a negative test before returning to work?

jennifer xiong | Sep 8, 2021
Raymond Bass | Sep 8, 2021

It depends on your employer

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Why can’t I get tested for Covid anywhere? All CVS slots are filled yet at any five time of the day I never see a car in the parking spot for testing?? This worries me and is disappointing. Guess I’ll walk into the hospital for help!

keila gonzalez | Sep 8, 2021
James “Henry” Faulkenberry | Sep 8, 2021

Your doctor should be able to get you tested or refer you one

Is it against the law to smoke outside of work places? I heard it was 50 feet from the building is this true?

Caryn Kebarian | Sep 8, 2021
James “Henry” Faulkenberry | Sep 8, 2021

Every building's and companies have different rules and policies.

How much is a birth certificate?

Ruth DeNinno | Sep 8, 2020
Rick Muccino | Sep 8, 2020

Walk in copy costs $22.00. By mail $25.00

I have heart problems and type 2 Diabetes.I have 2 Dr appointments in the next week.Should I reschedule.( These appointments are not emergency ).I am concerned do to my health issues.Thank you

Paul Mccarty | Sep 8, 2020
Andy | Sep 8, 2020

What kind of Doctors? A Primary Care Doctor for your type2 diabetes and a Cardiologist for your heart? You don't say what you're health issues are that would want to make you re-schedule. I have type2 diabetes and a mechanical heart valve. I wouldn't re-schedule my appointments unless you have other reasons to do so.

How is the DMV with over 1,000 people sitting on top of each other for 3 plus hours allowed to be open

Rick Wilcox | Sep 8, 2020
Andy | Sep 8, 2020

Look online. I found I could renew my 5 year old license from their website. Didn't even need to go in for an eye exam or photo. You still have to pay though. I forgot how much.

I want to report a nasty hair salon in rhode island with unprofessional conduct, gross areas, a teenage (not certified) girl there doing eyelashes & the products they used on me were not cleaned just after being used on someone else. Who do i call?

adriana marie | Sep 8, 2020
Rosa Morales | Sep 8, 2020

Good morning Adriana. I believe you have to call the Department of Health then ask to speak with someone in the Board of Licensing department and ask to speak with someone in charge of Salons and Barber shops. I also believe you can go on line and file a complaint anonymously if you wish to be private? Have a Bless day ahead.

who do I contact to having the hamburger checked out at Stop & Shop. Does not mat what % it is, the last 4 months, same issues. Someone with a very bad immune system going up end sick and dehydrated. Dr are not going to knowvwhy

Jaxz Lavallee | Sep 8, 2020
Jameson Akers | Sep 8, 2020

Contact Food Protection at 222-2749

How do I speak to a live person regarding child support questions

Kristy Y. Beidelman | Sep 8, 2020
Kelsey Blinn | Sep 8, 2020

The Department of Health does not handle child support cases or questions. You need to call the department of human services 458-4400

Does anyone Know Amato MACERA? He was in there a while ago.

Amato M. | Sep 9, 2019
Emma Reynoso | Sep 9, 2019

Do u know which division he worked at? I work at RIDOH for 11 years and i can find out for u

I had Dr. Donya Powers and had left her and went to Dr. Coppola's office, My medical records were requested to my new doctor and never sent- Now Dr. Donya Powers is deceased- How do I get my medical records? Are they at the Dept of Health??

Janet Kowalski | Sep 9, 2019
Andy | Sep 8, 2020

Sign a medical release form with your new doctor. He/she stands a better chance of getting your records. Doctor to Doctor.

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Is it legal to make a person work in a kitchen handling food with cold hot sweats and 104 temperature?

Peyton Appleton | Sep 9, 2019
Nancy Lambert | Sep 9, 2019

No

My apartment has rats inside and out. Landlord does nothing. What can i do?

Wendy Medeiros | Sep 9, 2019
Andy | Sep 8, 2020

Call your City's Minimum housing department. Most complaints fall under the jurisdiction of the building official. The department of Minimum. Housing inspector's division may be able to help you by pointing you to the inspector. It's called Code Enforcement in some municipalities. I was a minimum housing inspector for 14 years and I got rat complaints all the time. We can normally get the landlord's attention. And we have a court and can issue fines for non-compliance if we have to.

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i would like to get my CERTIFIED in cooking i was told the hold them at ccri is this right i would like to go and get my lision back i was out of the cooking for about 10 years

cindy-lou Poirier | Sep 9, 2018
Craig Packard | Sep 9, 2018

CCRI does have the food preparation certification

How can I obtain a birth certificate for my 85 year old Dad and any of his military Data? Thanks

Janet Greco | Sep 9, 2018
Kelsey Blinn | Sep 9, 2018

He needs to go in with his license to vital records to obtain a new birth certificate

How do I apply for the medical marijuana card

Colleen Viveiros | Sep 9, 2018
Karen Charles | Sep 8, 2021

I got mine from my primary care Dr

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Does sthe DOH have ability to measure home air quality ?

William Lemoult | Sep 9, 2018
Andy | Sep 8, 2020

No. You have to call a private environmental company. Doh may be helpful to ask. But the department of environmental management may be the best number to call as they know many air quality measurement companies.

My landlord moved into the first floor of the two family that i rent in August and decided to take up smoking. He smokes almost constantly. Im an avid nonsmokers. Are there any laws pertaining to this?

Jocelyn Smyth | Sep 9, 2018
Andy | Sep 8, 2020

No. There is no law that prevents someone from smoking in their own home.

Applying for obama care if you had mass health and now live in ri

Shelly Erickson | Sep 9, 2018
Priscilla | Sep 9, 2019

Hi, Shellyl. You can apply online through HealthSourceRI here: https://healthsourceri.com . Or, you can make an appointment for help in-person at 401 Wampanoag Trail in East Providence. https://healthsourceri.com/appointments

How can i get health insurance in rhode island? How do I start the process or will my California insurance (health net) be accepted?

Danielle Bernard | Sep 9, 2018
Priscilla | Sep 9, 2019

Hi, Danielle. You can apply online through HealthSourceRI here: https://healthsourceri.com . Or, you can make an appointment for help in-person at 401 Wampanoag Trail in East Providence. https://healthsourceri.com/appointments

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