‘The value of HEZs is undeniably proven… We hope to be the ripple that makes that change. It’s intentional disruption that’s necessary. That’s what we are doing collectively.’ PROVIDENCE — Across Rhode Island, fourteen “health equity zones,” or “HEZs,” are engaging residents and stakeholders to improve the social, environmental, and economic conditions of their communities. These HEZs are part of Rhode Island’s Health Equity Zone Initiative, created in 2015 under the Rhode Island Department of Public Health (RIDOH). The program, which takes an innovative approach to public health, is now recognized as a national best practice with several states actively … Continue reading Moving beyond disease-specific approach, Health Equity Zones give Rhode Islanders opportunity to improve quality of life