Newborn Screening | 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
401-222-5960
Voice·
Main Phone
Application process
Call for Information
Fees
No Fees
Service area
Statewide
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.
Last assured
04/12/2022
What's Here
Providing organization
Rhode Island Department of Health
To prevent disease and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.