How Rhode Island Residents Can Reduce Their Lyme Disease Risk

In recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, here are some helpful tips on preventing tick bites and identifying signs of Lyme disease.

Rhode Island To Participate In Pfizer's Pilot Vaccine Program

Pfizer announced on Monday that Rhode Island will be one of four states to participate in its U.S. COVID-19 Immunization Pilot Program.

RI Coronavirus Cases Near 8,000; Trend Of Fewer New Cases

The number of new coronavirus cases continued to decrease this week as Gov. Gina Raimondo outlined her plan to reopen the state.

How Many People In Rhode Island Are Struggling With Medical Debt?

The U.S. spends more per capital on health care than any other country. As a result, many Americans are saddled with debt.

Studies Suggest Breathing Tube Use Be Limited Outside Of Hospitals

As Rhode Island confronts the risks of EMS personnel inserting breathing tubes in cardiac arrest patients, studies offer alternatives.

41 RI Nursing Homes Ranked 'Best' By U.S. News

The magazine ranked the homes for overall quality and for quality in short-term care.

RI Flu Season Vaccine Schedule

The Rhode Island Department of Health has released its school flu vaccine clinic schedule.

Beach Monitoring Season Over For RI Health Department

Please keep this in mind in case you like going in the water later in the season.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.

Westerly YMCA Breastfeeding Lawsuit Settled, ACLU Says

Elizabeth Gooding of Hopkinton said workers refused to allow her to breastfeed her 1-year-old child in the daycare area.