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Annotation: This report provides data for Rhode Island public middle and high school students (grades 6–12) on self-reported oral health concerns and receipt of dental care. Data is from the 2021 Rhode Island Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Survey questions are presented. Topics include students who teeth or mouth has been sore once or more during the past 12 months, students who were self-conscious or embarrassed because of their teeth or mouth during the past 12 months, and students who visited a dentist during the past 12 months. Results are stratified by sex, age group, race/ethnicity, and current tobacco use.

Contact: Rhode Island Department of Health, Oral Health Program, 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, Telephone: (401) 222-5960 Fax: (401) 222-4415 Web Site: http://www.health.ri.gov/programs/oralhealth/index.php Available from the website.

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Age factors, Data, Dental caries, Ethnic factors, Health care utilization, Oral health, Oral health equity, Racial factors, Rhode Island, State information, Surveys, Tobacco use

Annotation: This report provides information on the oral health of children in Rhode Island. Data and analysis are based on results fromf a 2021–2022 statewide oral health basic screening survey and from 2019–2020 and 2022–2022 statewide oral health surveys of children in kindergarten and third grade enrolled in Rhode Island’s public elementary schools, both conducted by the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Oral Health Program. The report describes survey methods and presents results. Other topics include oral health outcomes (tooth decay, untreated decay, dental sealants among children in third grade, rampant decay, and early or urgent oral health care), the impact of race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status on oral health, and a comparison of results to results from a 2013–2014 survey on children in third grade.

Contact: Rhode Island Department of Health, Oral Health Program, 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, Telephone: (401) 222-5960 Fax: (401) 222-4415 Web Site: http://www.health.ri.gov/programs/oralhealth/index.php Available from the website.

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Keywords: Data, Dental caries, Dental sealants, Ethnic factors, Oral health, Racial factors, Rhode Island, School age children, State information, Surveys

Annotation: This report presents a statement from the Rhode Island Department of Public Health on the safety and efficacy of community water fluoridation (CWF), issued in response to claims that CWF is harmful. The report discusses how water safety is defined and determined and evidence for the effectiveness of CWF in reducing tooth decay. Links to reports and articles that provide evidence of CWF safety are provided, along with a discussion of how research indicates that CWF is safe.

Contact: Rhode Island Department of Health, Three Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, Telephone: (401) 222-5960 Web Site: http://www.health.state.ri.us Available from the website.

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Keywords: Drinking water, Fluoride, Oral health, Research, Rhode Island, Safety, State information, Tooth decay

Annotation: This form for school oral health programs includes information to share with parents about their child’s oral health screening. In addition to space to insert the child’s school, name, grade, and classroom, the form allows school oral health programs to indicate whether the child has no obvious oral health problems, has problems that should be evaluated by a dentist, or needs immediate care by a dentist. Space for notes and additional comments as well as the screener’s name and screening date is included.

Contact: Rhode Island Department of Health, Three Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, Telephone: (401) 222-5960 Web Site: http://www.health.state.ri.us

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Keywords: Dental care, Forms, Oral health, Rhode Island, School age children, School health services, State programs

Annotation: This report presents data on and an analysis of access to dental care, tooth loss, and associated risk factors for adults ages 18 and older in Rhode Island. Data is from the 2018 Rhode Island Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, an annual state-level survey of health, health behaviors, and access to health care. The report provides background information and discusses survey methods. Topics include the percentage of adults in the state with dental insurance, percentage who visited a dental clinic in the past 12 months, and percentage with tooth loss. For each topic, results are stratified according to race/ethnicity, educational attainment, age, insurance status, special health care needs status, smoking status, and diabetes status.

Contact: Rhode Island Department of Health, Oral Health Program, 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, Telephone: (401) 222-5960 Fax: (401) 222-4415 Web Site: http://www.health.ri.gov/programs/oralhealth/index.php Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Adults, Age factors, Special health care needs, Data, Diabetes, Ethnic factors, Health care utilization, Health insurance, Older adults, Oral health, Racial factors, Rhode Island, Risk factors, Smoking, State information, Surveys, Young adults

Annotation: In an effort to improve statewide care coordination, Rhode Island's Title V Maternal and Child Health program utilized the National Standards for Systems of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN). This case study illustrates how the state implemented these standards through two main initiatives: the Patient-Centered Medical Home for Kids (PCMH-Kids) program launched in 2015, which adapted adult care models to better serve children's unique needs, and improvements to specialty care coordination through Medicaid managed care. The National Standards provided an evidence-based framework that helped stakeholders understand the importance of family-centered, comprehensive care coordination, identified key barriers (such as limited communication between coordinators and reimbursement issues), and guided policy changes. Rhode Island's experience demonstrates how the National Standards can serve as an effective tool for achieving shared understanding among partners and implementing improved care coordination systems, with particular emphasis on family engagement and access to community-based services.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Rhode Island, Title V programs, State CSHCN programs, Standards, Case studies, Children with special health care needs, Youth with special health care needs

Annotation: This webinar highlights two innovative telehealth programs developed to address mental health and substance use disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first presentation by Dr. Rachel Whitman describes Rhode Island's 24/7 buprenorphine hotline, which provides telephone-based treatment for opioid use disorder without requiring video capability, making it accessible to vulnerable populations with limited technology access. The second presentation by Dr. Gwen Latendresse showcases Utah's project to implement universal electronic screening for perinatal depression in rural public health districts and provide telehealth group therapy sessions for women with mild to moderate symptoms. Both speakers emphasize how the pandemic accelerated telehealth adoption while simultaneously creating greater barriers to care access. They address equity concerns, highlighting the importance of audio-only options to reach marginalized populations, and discuss program outcomes, future goals, and lessons learned about expanding telehealth for behavioral health treatment.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Rhode Island, Utah, Telemedicine, Pregnant women, Postpartum women, Mental health, Substance abuse, Covid-19 (suggested keyword), Case studies, Infant health, Washington, New Mexico, Iowa, Arkansas, South Carolina, Northern Mariana Islands, Native Americans

Annotation: This presentation about family home visiting and oral health in Rhode Island provides an overview of the federally funded Perinatal and Infant Health Quality Improvement Project, the goal of which was to reduce the prevalence of oral disease in pregnant women and infants through improved access to high-quality oral health care. The presentation also provides statistical data about family home visiting in Rhode Island, an overview of oral health, an oral hygiene demonstration, and information on setting oral health goals. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Rhode Island Department of Health, Oral Health Program, 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, Telephone: (401) 222-5960 Fax: (401) 222-4415 Web Site: http://www.health.ri.gov/programs/oralhealth/index.php Available from the website.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Home visiting, Infants, Oral health, Pregnant women, Rhode Island, State programs, Statistical data

Annotation: This progress report provides a summary of the project activities and accomplishments of the Rhode Island Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Quality Improvement project during the 1-year project period ending in 2019. The report includes information about four separate projects that are part of the main project. For each activity, progress, accomplishments, significant changes and barriers, and evaluation are discussed. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchoralhealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Infant health, Oral health, Pregnant women, Rhode Island, State programs

Annotation: Taken from the 2019 SPHARC (State Health Autism Resource Center) Peer-to-Peer Exchange, this poster presents state-by-state profiles of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) initiatives and programs across multiple U.S. states including Wisconsin, Washington, Rhode Island, Ohio, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Maryland, Georgia, and Delaware. Each state profile includes unique state facts, data collection methods, quality improvement (QI) initiatives, and community engagement strategies. Common themes across states include efforts to address disparities in ASD screening and diagnosis, particularly among underserved and diverse populations; implementation of family navigation programs; use of data-driven approaches to identify service gaps; development of culturally competent services; and strategies to improve early identification and intervention. The profiles highlight various successful approaches such as Wisconsin's rural service delivery models, Minnesota's ADDM Network participation, Georgia's insurance coverage expansion through "Ava's Law," and Delaware's M-CHAT-R provider training pilot, while also acknowledging challenges including provider shortages, language barriers, and geographic access disparities.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Autism, State CHSCN programs, Data analysis, Wisconsin, Washington, Rhode Island, Ohio, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Maryland, Georgia, Delaware

Annotation: This guide contains sixteen icebreakers to help facilitators of Rhode Island Department of Health Advisory Meetings to create effective meetings and group bonding. Each activity has recommendations for the size of the group for which it will be most applicable, as well as a list of materials needed and the type of leadership opportunity each event will provide. The icebreakers listed here are based on ideas generated from trainings, camps, theater groups, and other events.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Adolescent health, Advisory committees, Rhode Island

Annotation: These posters were presented at the 2018 annual SPHARC (State Public Health Autism Resource Center) Peer-to-Peer Exchange. 9 states discuss issues in telehealth, including their strengths, challenges, and strategies in their efforts to supply telehealth to their constituents. Each state panel is also given the opportunity to express an interesting fact about their state and what they hope to gain during this meeting.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Autism, Title V programs, CSHCN programs, Wisconsin, Washington, Virginia, Texas, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Iowa, Delaware, Children', s health

Annotation: This document describes Rhode Island's public health data integration systems as part of the Title V Data Integration Toolkit. It details two main systems: the RI DataHUB, a statewide longitudinal data system managed by the University of Rhode Island that integrates public health data with education and other social services data; and KIDSNET, a universal database for young children managed by the Rhode Island Department of Health that assigns unique identifiers at birth and tracks health services. The document explains how these systems facilitate data sharing across programs, manage privacy concerns through appropriate agreements and HIPAA compliance, and generate both individual-level reports for service providers and aggregate data for public use.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Title V programs, Data collection, Data analysis, Public health agencies, Rhode Island, MCH training, Children', s health

Annotation: This infographic discusses the lessons learned from the 2018 SPHARC Peer-to-Peer Exchange on using telehealth to connect children and their families, self-advocates, and providers for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Developmental Disabilities (DD). Discussion points include the advantages of and barriers to telehealth, as well as the need for early and continuous intervention services. Lessons emphasize the importance of meaningful inclusion of self-advocates, addressing the unique challenges of family advocates, and showcasing innovative state grantee solutions. The document concludes with priority action items for states and the need to explore culturally competent care solutions to address the needs of diverse communities.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Autism, Telemedicine, Family support services, Delaware, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin, Maryland, Iowa, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Texas, Virginia

Annotation: This issue brief examines family navigation strategies implemented in Title V and community-based programs to support children and youth with special health care needs and their families. It describes how family navigators help families overcome barriers in the healthcare system by providing psychosocial support, coordinating services, and offering education. The document highlights findings from an environmental scan of Title V programs, showing that 56 of 59 Title V programs use some form of family navigation, with the majority focusing on children with special health care needs. Case studies from five states (Delaware, Iowa, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin) detail how they implemented, funded, and sustained family navigation programs, particularly for children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. The brief concludes with next steps for advancing family navigation and emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive communication when working with diverse families.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Standards, State CHSCN programs, Title V Programs, Autism, Case Studies, Delaware, Iowa, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin,

Annotation: This presentation from AMCHP (Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs) discusses leveraging partnerships between Title V and Head Start to build better systems of care for early childhood development. It explains the role of Title V as the nation's longest-standing public health legislation focused on improving maternal and child health, including children with special health care needs. The presentation highlights how AMCHP supports states in addressing developmental screening through training, systems coordination, and data integration, with specific focus on National Performance Measure 6 (percent of children receiving developmental screening). The session addresses opportunities for cross-system collaboration, tools for aligning early childhood programs, and understanding developmental screening's role within comprehensive systems of early childhood services. Presenters Paige Bussanich and Anna Corona share resources including eLearning modules, data integration toolkits, and examples of successful state collaborations.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Early Childhood Development, Title V Programs, Head Start, Kentucky, North Carolina, Rhode Island

Annotation: This oral health plan for Rhode Island focuses on five goals: (1) improving access to oral health care for all state residents, (2) informing oral health policy and advocacy, (3) integrating the oral health care and overall health care systems, (4) increasing oral health literacy, and (5) sustaining the oral health work force. For each goal, objectives, recommendations, and strategies are provided. The plan also discusses the burden of oral disease in Rhode Island.

Contact: Rhode Island Department of Health, Three Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908, Telephone: (401) 222-5960 Web Site: http://www.health.state.ri.us Available from the website.

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Keywords: , Access to health care, Advocacy, Health literacy, Oral health, Policy development, Rhode Island, State initiatives

Annotation: The posters in this document were presented at the 2017 SPHARC (State Public Health Autism Resource Center) Peer-to-Peer Exchange, hosted by Rhode Island's Autism Program. Eight states presented posters drawing attention to the challenges, strategies, and strengths concerning family navigation.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Autism, State CSHCN programs, Wisconsin, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Maryland, Iowa, Posters

Annotation: This checklist serves as a resource for caregivers of children recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It outlines emotional responses to the diagnosis, conversation starters for discussions with families, and provides essential resources and support options available in Rhode Island. This document is a tool for caregivers navigating the complexities of an ASD diagnosis. It promotes emotional processing, fosters supportive communication, and connects families to essential local resources, helping to ease the transition into understanding and managing their child's needs.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Rhode Island, Autism, Family support services

Annotation: This presentation describes The Autism Project's toolkit for family support. It outlines the program's primary goal to improve Rhode Island's system-level of care integration for children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities, and their families. The presentation details the "Creating the Connections" initiative that works across core communities in Rhode Island, strengthening existing resources through Family Support Specialists who provide navigation services, education, and direct support to families. The toolkit includes training modules, intervention methodologies, resource sharing, and family-centered approaches that emphasize listening, empathy, and responsive support tailored to individual family needs.

Contact: Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, 1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006-1202, Telephone: (202) 775-0436 Fax: (202) 478-5120 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.amchp.org

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Keywords: Rhode Island, Autism, Family support services