More Measles Detected In Rhode Island

The second case of measles detected in Rhode Island this year is unrelated to the first, according to the state's department of health.

This Cancer Rising Sharply Among RI Young People

Colorectal cancer includes both colon and rectal cancer.

Severe Stomach Virus On The Rise In RI: What To Know

Symptoms can include  frequent vomiting, watery diarrhea and fever, and may last several days or a week.

Rhode Island's 1st Measles Case In 2026 A Providence Man In His 40s: RIDOH

The Providence man returned from international travel April 13, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

ER Visits For Tick Bites At Highest Level In A Decade: What To Know In RI

Nationally, ER visits to treat tick bites are at their highest level in almost a decade.

Drug-Resistant Stomach Bug On The Rise: What To Know In RI

Labeled a "public health threat" by the CDC, the bug can cause diarrhea, fever and more.

Severe Tick-Borne Meat, Dairy Allergy Disease On Rise Across RI: What You Need To Know

Alpha-gal syndrome, which is carried most commonly by the Lone Star tick, is becoming more frequent in New England due to climate change.

Trader Joe's Recalls Additional 10M Pounds Of Frozen Food Item Sold In RI

Nearly 47 million pounds of food are affected by the ongoing recall of products sold at RI stores, including Trader Joe's and Kroger.

55 Nonfatal Rhode Island Overdoses In 1 Week: Department Of Health

The 55 nonfatal overdoses exceeded the average amount.

2 Rhode Island Hospitals Ranked In Top 10% For Patient Safety

The Patient Safety Excellence Award is based on an analysis of federal hospital data.

Overdose Spike Alert In 5 Rhode Island Towns

The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert in five towns.

Rhode Islanders More Likely To Ignore Eye Pain Than Tooth Pain: Survey

Rhode Islanders are more willing to brush off discomfort in their eyes than in their teeth, a recent survey revealed.

CDC Issues New Warning Over Fatal Disease’s Spread: What To Know In RI

On Jan. 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduced the number of immunizations routinely recommended for U.S. children.

Rhode Island Hit Hard With Little-Known Respiratory Virus

Human metapneumovirus has been detected in high concentrations in New England.

1 RI Hospital Ranked In Top 5% Nationally In New Report

See which Rhode Island hospital made the cut.

Rhode Island Health Czar Urges Ocean Staters To Get Flu Shot

Levels of respiratory viruses are high in Rhode Island across the country.

Subclade K Mutation Causing Surge Of Flu Cases In RI: What To Know

Flu activity is high or very high in 48 states and jurisdictions, according to the latest data from the CDC.

Major Changes To Childhood Vaccine Schedule Announced By CDC: What To Know In RI

Medical experts slammed the move, saying it could lead to reduced uptake of important vaccinations and increase disease.

Flu, Respiratory Illnesses Increasing In Rhode Island

COVID-19 and RSV also were on the rise in Rhode Island, according to the latest state data.

The US states with the cleanest tap water - Rhode Island is seventh

A new study reveals which states have the cleanest tap water in the US

RI’s Best Hospitals For 2025: See Full List

Here’s a review of how Rhode Island stacked up in analyses and rankings.

Get A Flu Shot, Says Rhode Island Health Czar

And get a COVID-19 shot too, he said.

Get Your Baby The Hepatitis B Shot: Rhode Island Department Of Health

The Rhode Island Department of Health continues to firmly recommend that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine.

RI Nursing Assistant's License Suspended Amid Molestation Accusation

The nursing assistant was tasked with helping a resident of an assisted living facility with showering, RIDOH said.

RI Flu Cases Rising As New Variant Spreads

Rhode Island health officials said there has been a significant increase in hospitalizations since the start of November.

Rhode Island Not All That Sweet: Study

The Ocean State was nearly in the bottom quarter of states when it comes to consuming sugar, a new study shows.

Popular Deli Brand Recalling Cheese In RI Over Listeria Risk Just Before Thanksgiving

The listeria bacteria can cause very serious, life-threatening infections, officials said.

RI Social Worker's 'Sexual And Romantic Relationship' Leads To Suspension: State

The Rhode Island Department of Health suspended the social worker's license for six months.

New Flu Mutation Causes Severe Illness: See Latest RI Data

Rhode Island emergency rooms typically see an increase in COVID-19, influenza and RSV rates during the holidays.

More Moringa Leaf Powder Recalled: Rhode Island Department of Health

It's the second recall of moringa leaf powder in seven days.

Here Are The Top 6 Nursing Homes In RI, According To U.S. News & World Report

The 2026 ratings include 17 quality measures for both short-term and long-term care facilities.

These Are RI's Safest Hospitals, New Ranking Says

The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades are a biannual ranking that assigns a A, B, C, D or F to all U.S. general hospitals.

Rhode Island Baby's Botulism Case Just 1 In 12 State Outbreak: RIDOH

ByHeart has now recalled all ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula products due to the botulism outbreak, RIDOH reported.

Rhode Island Baby Caught Botulism: RIDOH

"Babies get infant botulism if they eat something containing spores from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum," the department of health said.

Rhode Island Department Of Health Reports Organic Moringa Leaf Powder Recall

Africa Imports is voluntarily recalling its Organic Moringa Leaf Powder, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Here’s Where Rhode Island Ranks In Terms Of Obesity

Obesity has nearly tripled over the past 60 years in the United States

2nd Human Case Of West Nile Virus Detected In Rhode Island In 2025

The person has recovered, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

6 Now Dead, More Ill In Widespread Listeria Outbreak: What To Know In RI

The Listeria outbreak linked to pre-packaged pasta meals sold at various grocery stores has now killed six people.

Rhode Island Offers Resources To Live Tobacco Free

The services are available through the Rhode Island Department of Health's QuitNowRI program.

Rhode Island Gov. McKee Gets COVID-19 And Flu Shots

The governor was joined by Director of Health Jerry Larkin in getting his vaccines.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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