Rhode Island has landed on a list of states with the worst drug problems. RI has the fifth most overdose deaths per capita.
Three health plans have signed 5-Year contracts with Rhode Island’s Medicaid Program, the state said.
The first-in-the-nation standards apply to hospitals and emergency rooms where drug overdoses and opioid use are treated.
The company says the coating might have been contaminated with salmonella.
Even if you had a flu shot, you might be coming down with something. It's a virus, according to health department officials.
The company is voluntarily recalling two mac & cheese products, the state health department says.
The math looks complicated, but the state will be able to "leverage" federal dollars to improve Medicaid, the governor said today.
The governor and the state health and human services secretary will announce the details on Monday.
U.S. Attorney Peter Neronha will be the moderator on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Cranston Public Library, 40 Sockonosett Crossroads.
A 49-year-old Pawtucket man was hospitalized in August but has since recovered.
Residents are relatively healthy — weight-wise, anyway — well below the national obesity average. Find out which states are fattest.
There is an unusually high number of cases being reported to the state veterinarian, according to state officials.
As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.
The newly-formed task force plans to develop an action plan to tackle the state's opioid addiction epidemic by November.
State officials are concerned about the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has been found in 21 states.
“Polanco is a strong advocate for underserved populations and an asset to our hospital,” said Margaret M. Van Bree, hospital president.
The “Ride the Rhode” ride supports Rhode Islanders with MS and research efforts to find a cure.
The health department said HIV cases increased by 33 percent and the situation is now an epidemic.
Rudolph Tanzi created what has been called "Alzheimer's in a dish" — a breakthrough in efforts to better study the devastating disease.
Rhode Island has the second-most competitive market and high malpractice payouts, according to the report.
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Symptoms of the virus include fever and muscle aches.
How does the state's poor ranking of 47th in overall highway performance affect Cranston?
Most of U.S. children’s sodium intake comes from popular foods like pizza, bread, cold cuts and chicken nuggets, a CDC report reveals.
Thirteen percent of Rhode Islanders smoke marijuana monthly—the highest rate in the country.
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Enjoy classic cuisine this week with 2 free recipes!
Personal Injury attorney Mike Bottaro discusses a barely avoided car accident with an aggressive driver.
July is loaded with fun food holidays and some fun with words, too.
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head to the NRG Plaza at Patriot Place every Wednesday, beginning July 9, to catch a free family-friendly movie outdoors in the shadow of Gillette Stadium.