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R.I. Girls' Coalition
c/o YWCA of GRI
99 Corliss Street
Providence, RI 02908
T: 401-831-YWCA
email: ywbranch@aol.com

or

Susan Sklar
Executive Director
T: 401-831-3211
email: ssklar@cox.net

 

office of women's health, rhode island department of health

3 Capitol Hill, Room 408
Providence, RI 02908
T: 222-1171 F: 222-4415
Email: NancyL@doh.state.ri.us

The goal of the Office of Women's Health is to improve and enhance the quality of life for girls and women regardless of age, racial or ethnic group.

Encourages cultural strengths
Educates girls about their own health, including mental health, nutrition and healthy sexuality
Allows girls a voice in program design

The Office of Women's Health is a policy office of the Department of Health. It assesses the health status and needs of girls and women in Rhode Island, develops plans and policies to eliminate health disparities, and supports initiatives which address high risk health indicators such as being overweight and obesity, lack of physical activity, and tobacco use.

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