Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Oral Health Program at the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is soliciting applications from Rhode Island federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to use community health workers (CHWs) to implement strategies and activities aimed to reduce oral health disparities. Up to four (4) FQHC awarded, shall employ CHWs with oral health training to perform case management services and use this funding to provide partial salary support. Challenges in treating vulnerable populations include appointment compliance and acceptance of treatment plans and preventive regimens. Vulnerable populations are also disproportionately affected by dental disease related to social determinants of health. The FQHCs will partner with RIDOH to develop implement strategies and interventions using community health workers
