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State Government Agencies/Departments | Rhode Island Department of Health-Office of Newborn Screening

3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908

Eligibility

Newborns

Required documents

Varies

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:30PM

Application process

Call for Information

Fees

No Fees

Service area

Statewide

Description

To screen all newborns in Rhode Island for metabolic, endocrine, hemoglobin, hearing, developmental, and other conditions to identify and treat these conditions as early as possible, prevent death and disability, and enable children to reach their full potential. What we do Support systems and services for children with hearing loss. Continue to screen 100% of newborns annually. Ongoing monitoring the number of follow-up forms completed by the diagnostic clinics in KIDSNET.

Providing organization

Rhode Island Department of Health

To prevent disease and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.