The Community Health Network’s (CHN) mission is to empower Rhode Islanders to manage their health by connecting them to evidence and community-based prevention and management programs aimed at improving their quality of life. These programs provide the tools to take control of your health and manage your health conditions with guidance and support on physical activity, nutrition, and emotional well-being.
At the CHN, we envision a state where people can prevent or self-manage chronic conditions and build healthy lifestyles with strong healthcare and caregiver support systems.
CHN classes have been proven to help people with chronic conditions such as pre-diabetes, diabetes management, and heart disease. Classes are also available to support caregivers, improve balance, manage chronic pain, help quit tobacco, and more!
Classes AND Programs We Offer
A group workshop that teaches techniques to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels.
Registered nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists who can teach you how to manage your glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol, medication, and nutrition. Participation requires a diabetes diagnosis and physician referral. Our Patient Navigators will connect you to a partner site. Call 401-432-7217 or email [email protected] to enroll.
Provides you with the tools to manage medications, fatigue, frustration, proper nutrition, and communication skills, and teaches you to evaluate treatments and make an action plan.
This interactive class is designed for people with movement challenges. Participants will increase coordination and flexibility, improve balance, and have fun! No experience is required. Register using the calendar below to receive the Meeting Passcode for Zoom via email.
Designed for Hispanic and Latino families with children between the ages of 10-17 and their caregivers, this program improves familial relationships and builds on the strengths of each family while helping young people avoid risky and dangerous behaviors. Free dinner, childcare, transportation, and gift cards are provided.
Participate in a series of physical tests and receive recommendations from a licensed physical therapist on how to improve your balance and reduce falls. Physical tests are completed by a licensed rehabilitation therapist or doctorate physical therapist student.
Teaches you how nutrition and lifestyle changes can promote better health. The program focuses on heart and bone healthy nutrition strategies to help maintain or improve wellness and prevent chronic disease development or progression. Healthy Eating uses the USDA’s MyPlate as a framework.
Teaches individuals how to accurately measure their own blood pressure and encourages them to use this skill to communicate with their physician to better manage their health.
Newport County Prevention Coalition with Eat to Live Newport enrolling June 10 – July 14
Oasis International enrolling June 20 - July 14
Learn about lifestyle changes that researchers recommend for your brain health. Identify what behaviors may be negatively impacting your cognitive health and learn how to start managing and improving these behaviors.
Helps lower your risk of getting Type 2 Diabetes by eating healthier, increasing physical activity, and losing weight. Participants must have a pre-diabetes diagnosis, be screened in based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention screening tool, or have a history of gestational diabetes. It must also be medically safe for them to lose weight.
Find out if you are at risk for diabetes with a quick test. If you are high-risk, call 401-432-7217 for more program details..
Designed for youth aged 10-14 and their caregivers, this program improves familial relationships and builds on the strengths of each family while helping young people avoid risky and dangerous behaviors. Free childcare, transportation, and gift cards provided.
Uses an eight form Tai Ji Quan core to improve postural stability, mindful control of body positioning, functional walking, movement symmetry, coordination, range of motion around the joints, and lower extremity muscle strength. Participants must first complete the 30-minute Gait Way to Better Balance Screening.
The helpline uses an evidence-based model and offers smoking counseling sessions by phone for Rhode Islanders aged 13+ with certified Tobacco Treatment Specialists. There are no income eligibility requirements and people insured and uninsured may participate. Medically eligible callers over 18 may also receive free nicotine replacement therapy gum, patches, or lozenges. Open day and night with translation services available in over 200 languages.
Enroll Now or talk with a friendly Patient Navigator for more information or help enrolling by calling 401-432-7217 or email [email protected].
The Alzheimer's Association Empowered Caregiver education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia. Caregivers can register for individual courses to meet their needs or complete the entire series. Check out our class listing or calendar for the following series workshops: Building Foundations of Caregiving, Supporting Independence, Communicating Effectively, Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors, Exploring Care and Support Services.
Teaches you how to manage symptoms and medications, communicate with family and doctors, relieve stress, eat well, exercise, and set achievable goals.
Learn about the impact of Alzheimer's Disease, the difference between Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, stages, risk factors, current available research and treatments for some symptoms, and Alzheimer's Association resources.
Teaches you to safely make physical activity part of your everyday life to reduce pain or be more active. Register HERE!
Learn to recognize the common signs of Alzheimer's Disease, how to approach someone about memory concerns, the importance of early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis, and possible diagnostic tests and assessments. Also learn about Alzheimer's Association Resources.
Find the free workshop that’s right for you!
We can help. Our Patient Navigators can connect you with programs and workshops right in your community. They are led by trained facilitators who understand your needs. From building healthy behaviors to quitting smoking and managing pain and other long-term health problems, Rhode Islanders who complete our programs see big improvements in their health.
Find out if you are at risk for diabetes with a quick test. If you are high-risk, call 401-432-7217 to learn about Ready for Health, Rhode Island’s diabetes prevention program.
Classes are free or low-cost and take place in convenient Rhode Island locations and virtual.
upcoming Classes
How to register for a class
Explore Classes: Use the drop-down menu above to learn more about each class, then click on the “Click HERE to register for a Class” button to find a full list of upcoming classes. You can also check the calendar below and hover over a class name to see more details. Note: The calendar does not represent all classes offered. Go to the “Click HERE to register for a Class” button for the full listing.
Register: Use the “Click HERE to Register for a Class” button to find a listing of all upcoming classes. You can also register by clicking on a class listed in the calendar view.
Confirmation: A RIPIN Patient Navigator will follow up with you to confirm your registration and answer any questions you may have.
Can’t find a class you want on the calendar or need help? Call a Patient Navigator at 401-432-7217.
Please note: The calendar does not represent all classes offered. Classes on the calendar are posted on the first date of open enrollment and/or on the day of the actual class or workshop. Go to the “Click HERE to Register for a Class” button for the full listing.
Want To Become a Leader?
Are you passionate about personal well-being? Do you want to help others learn to make healthy choices? CHN is looking to hire individuals to become trained peer facilitators to host workshops in their communities. Contact us to learn more.
Want To Host A Workshop?
Are you interested in offering health management classes to your community? Whether you’re an employer, community center manager, librarian, or part of a faith-based organization, contact us to learn how you can host a workshop and empower your community to take control of their health! Email [email protected]
RIDOH’s Community Health Network Manager, Erica Hanson, talked with the Totally Preventable podcast about the effects of chronic diseases on health and how the Community Health Network can help.
What Our Clients Say
“Awesome presenters: This workshop is outstanding. The presenters in this workshop were so good. I have recommended it to my friends.” – Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, Lincoln Senior Center
“Thank you for everything that you say and do to keep all of us moving in the right direction for better health!” – Ready for Health, National Diabetes Prevention Program participant
“I will be eternally grateful for the hard work you guys put into this program so that, if your direction and lead is followed, success is assured.” – Ready for Health, National Diabetes Prevention Program participant
“The online version is convenient and quick! I can stay where I am and remember where I left off!” – Tools for Healthy Living, Virtual
Our Values:
- Collaboration & Connection – We collaborate with the medical community and community-based organizations to connect people to health programs that will improve their quality of life.
- Consumer-Centricity – We offer high-quality, culturally responsive programs that are valued and needed by consumers.
- Fostering Health – We offer programs that help people prevent or manage chronic conditions and have the support they need to live a healthy lifestyle.
Helpful Links
Contact the Community Health Network
Phone: 401-432-7217 | Fax: 401-633-6229 | Email: [email protected]
The Community Health Network is made possible through a partnership between the RI Department of Health and RIPIN.
This publication was supported by Cooperative Agreement numbers NU58DP007443-01-01 and NU58DP007414-01-01, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services.