Madison Rivard

Madison Rivard is a Public Health Epidemiologist specializing in cannabis use at the Rhode Island Department of Health. In her role, she is involved in the Substance Use Epidemiology Program, where she focuses on analyzing data related to cannabis use and its public health implications, particularly following the legalization of adult-use cannabis in Rhode Island. Her work includes monitoring emergency department visits related to cannabis and conducting subpopulation analyses to understand usage patterns among different demographics.13

Rivard holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree and has a background that includes experience as a youth climbing coach, indicating her diverse interests and skills beyond epidemiology.5 She is passionate about public health and actively engages in discussions about cannabis epidemiology, contributing to the understanding of its impact on community health.24

For professional inquiries, she can be contacted via her email at the Rhode Island Department of Health.1