Second Round Of Mosquito Spraying Successfully Completed

Both "critical risk" areas were successfully sprayed overnight.

2nd Round Of Rhode Island Mosquito Spraying Given The Green Light

Spraying is set to start at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and wrap up by 4 a.m. on Thursday.

Second Round Of Mosquito Spraying Scheduled For Wednesday

Following a weather-related delay in Massachusetts, spraying in Rhode Island will tentatively happen on Wednesday night.

Second Round Of Mosquito Spraying Planned In Rhode Island

Weather permitting, the spraying will happen on September 23.

'We Got Lucky': 6-Year-Old Coventry Girl Recovering From EEE

Star Jackman fought off viral meningitis after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis from a mosquito bite. The virus nearly killed her.

2 More Cases Of EEE Confirmed In Rhode Island

A child in Coventry and Charlestown resident in their mid-50s were confirmed to have the disease by the CDC.

EEE Found In Deer In Coventry

Seven people have contracted Eastern equine encephalitis in neighboring Massachusetts so far this summer.

West Warwick Man Dies Of EEE

It was the first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis in Rhode Island since 2010.

'So Far, So Good': RI Completes First Half Of Mosquito Sprays

Two of the four targeted areas were successfully sprayed Sunday night thanks in part to favorable weather and temperature conditions.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Found In Warwick's Little Pond

Residents are asked to avoid all contact with the water, including swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking.

First Human Case Of EEE Since 2010 Confirmed In Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Department of Health said the patient is a West Warwick resident over the age of 50.

26 RI Nursing Homes Get 5 Stars From New Government Grade System

These 26 nursing homes in Rhode Island have the federal government's highest rating after a change in the way the homes are graded.

RI Teens Can Work Out For Free At Planet Fitness This Summer

From May 15 to September 1, teens can work out for free at any of the gym's 15 Rhode Island locations.

US News: Four RI Counties Listed Among Nation's Healthiest

The four are among the 500 healthiest in the U.S., new rankings say.

What is Vocal Hygiene?

How to keep your voice strong and healthy!

Opioid Spoon Sculpture Dropped In Front Of Rhodes Pharma

Domenic Esposito said the burnt spoon is a "macabre symbol" of the opioid crisis for his family.

RIDOH: Avoid Emergency Rooms For Seasonal Illnesses

The Rhode Island Department of Health is urging Rhode Islanders to only seek "appropriate care" and only go to the emergency room if needed.

Retiring In RI? Here's What It Will Cost You

Yearly retirement costs range from as low as about $36,000 in some states to as high as $56,000. Here's what it costs in Rhode Island.

Here’s The Best Place To Retire In Rhode Island

More and more people are retiring as Baby Boomers age out of the workforce. Here’s where retirees fare best in Rhode Island.

List Of Cooling Centers: RI Emergency Management

The state EMA is reminding people to stay hydrated and in the air conditioning.

Briar Point To Re-Open: Coventry Police

The beach had been off-limits to swimmers.

Tiogue Lake To Close For Any Water Contact: Coventry EMA

High bacteria counts are the reason.

Coventry EMA: No Swimming At Briar Point Beach

The high bacteria counts are the reason the beach is closed for swimming, the emergency management agency said.

Coventry Recognized For Preventing Overdose Deaths

The state recognized 25 cities and towns for leadership on preventing and responding to drug overdoses.

Statehouse Holds Hearings About Bills Against Vaccinations

Rhode Island is a leader in child healthcare because of immunizations, per the health department. But a group of parents wants to "opt out."

RI Health: Boil Advisory Lifted For Centre Of New England

The state health department said Thursday it's no longer necessary to boil the water before use.

Boil Water Advisory For Centre Of New England

The advice is to boil the water "vigorously" for at least one minute, police said. That includes water used for cooking.

Is it Medicare or Medicaid?

Medicare and Medicaid are two of the major insurance programs that provide healthcare to the American public.

Rabid Racoon Found: Coventry Police

The animal was found near Pulaski and Washington. Police are alerting residents to check their pets' vaccinations.

Smucker's Expands Cat Food Recall Affecting 9Lives, Ever Pet and Special Kitty

The company announced the recall was due to possible low levels of thiamine (Vitamin B1)

CCAP Health Center Secures $1m Grant

The U.S. Department of Health and Services Grant will help the health center expand and see more patients.

Coventry RN Honored for Going Above and Beyond

Missy Myrtle, an intensive care unit nurse at Kent Hospital, has been recognized for providing exceptional care.

Tri-Town Dora C. Howard Centre Hosts Students from St. Joseph School of Nursing

Erica Dubis, of Coventry, was one of the students who got hands-on clinical experience at the Smithfield-based adult day care facility

Rhode Island is Among the Least Obese States

Residents are relatively healthy — weight-wise, anyway — well below the national obesity average. Find out which states are fattest.

State Warns RI Dog Owners of "Unusually High" Number of Parvovirus Cases

There is an unusually high number of cases being reported to the state veterinarian, according to state officials.

Mutated 'Super Lice' Invade Rhode Island

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.

Overdose Task Force Convenes for First Meeting

The newly-formed task force plans to develop an action plan to tackle the state's opioid addiction epidemic by November.

State Asks Chicken and Turkey Owners to Report Location, Size of Flocks

State officials are concerned about the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has been found in 21 states.

SunSmarts Skin Cancer Screening Campaign Kicks off in Coventry on Friday

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed is teaming up with the state Department of Health and the Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island.

Hundreds of Cyclists to "Ride the Rhode" This Weekend for MS

The “Ride the Rhode” ride supports Rhode Islanders with MS and research efforts to find a cure.