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RI Tobacco Control Program

3 Capitol Hill, Room 408
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: 401-222-3293
Fax: 401-222-4415
Contact: Seema Dixit

Tobacco Control Program

Staff

Rhode Island Department of Health
Division of Community Health & Equity
3 Capitol Hill, Room 409
Providence, RI 02908

LINA ALBA-NAVARRO
PROGRAM SECRETARY
PHONE: 401-222-3293
OFFICE FAX 401-222-4415
EMAIL: Lina.Alba-Navarro@health.ri.gov

BETTY HARVEY
LEAD, HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELLNESS
PHONE: 401-222-6054
EMAIL Betty.Harvey@health.ri.gov

SEEMA DIXIT
PROGRAM MANAGER
PHONE: 401-222-7463
EMAIL Seema.dixit@health.ri.gov

KELLY DOYLE
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
PHONE: 401-222-7630
E-MAIL Kelly.doyle@health.ri.gov

KATIE THURBER
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
PHONE: 401-222-3059
Katie.Thurber@health.ri.gov

CHRISTINA MATHEWS
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
PHONE: 401-222-3497
Christina.Mathews@health.ri.gov

CAROL HALL-WALKER
COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA
PHONE: 401-222-2589
EMAIL Carol.hall-walker@health.ri.gov

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Information regarding Fire Safe Cigarettes
The Department of Health is postponing implementation of Fire Safe Cigarettes regulations indefinitely. Do not submit certifications until directed to do so via this web site. Please check this site periodically for updates regarding an implementation date. Questions may be directed to Jan Shedd, Team Lead for Health Promotion and Wellness at 402-222-5927.

Rhode Island Goes Smoke-free

Youth Smoking Rates Drop to 15.9%

Adult Smoking Rates Drop to 19.3%

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This year, Rhode Island was recognized by the Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) as the first "Well State" in the nation. Now it is time to recognize those organizations that are providing outstanding leadership in wellness innovation! Learn more about the Governor's Awards for Wellness Innovation.

Help us enforce the Smoke-free law — click here to access our complaint form