Healthcare Service Regions

In response to an influenza pandemic, Healthcare Service Regions (HSRs) have been created by the Department of Health and the state's ten acute-care hospitals to coordinate regional healthcare. The state's municipalities have been divided into these ten regions with roughly equal populations. The lead hospital coordinates healthcare services within the region.

H1N1 Response

The Department of Health has asked each of the ten acute-care hospitals to manage the healthcare resources in each region. Specifically, the lead hospitals of the Healthcare Service Regions have been asked to coordinate the ability to meet increased demand for medical services and the vaccination of healthcare workers and first responders in their respective regions. Every Healthcare Service Region hosted an H1N1 mass vaccination clinic for healthcare workers and first responders on January 9. (more vaccination opportunities)

Listing of Municipalities by Lead Hospital

• Our Lady of Fatima Hospital: Glocester, Smithfield, Johnston, North Providence
• Kent Hospital: Coventry, West Warwick, Warwick, West Greenwich, East Greenwich
• Landmark Medical Center: Burrillville, North Smithfield, Woonsocket
• Memorial Hospital: Cumberland, Lincoln, Central Falls, Pawtucket
• Miriam Hospital: East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol
• Newport Hospital: Jamestown, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, Little Compton
• Rhode Island Hospital: Providence
• Roger Williams Medical Center: Foster, Scituate, Cranston
• South County Hospital: Exeter, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Narragansett
• Westerly Hospital: Hopkinton, Westerly, Charlestown, New Shoreham

Map of Healthcare Service Regions by Lead Hospital