Experts Warn Of Bad Flu Season In Rhode Island As COVID Persists

Health experts warned of a bad flu season after Australia and other Southern Hemisphere countries has their worst season in years.

RI Heath Officials: E. Coli Advisory For Ground Beef From HelloFresh

If you have certain ground beef products in your freezer from HelloFresh, you should throw them out to avoid E. coli.

Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Available In Rhode Island Soon

The new vaccines target the omicron variant, as well as the original strain.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms At Blackamore Pond In Cranston

​State officials said people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.

Overdose Awareness Day In RI: Find Local Vigils, Education, Events

Cities and towns in Rhode Island will host vigils and awareness events to mark Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31.

Tahini Product Recalled In Rhode Island

The recalled product was sold in Walmart stores in Rhode Island.

Lyons Magnus Expands Food Beverage Recall List In Rhode Island Again

Potential microbial contamination, including from Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, was at the root of the rec​all.

Polio In The U.S.: What Rhode Island Residents Need To Know

In Rhode Island, about 96.9 percent of kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year were vaccinated against the poliovirus.

Wild Cherry Capri Suns Recalled In Rhode Island

The recall came after a diluted cleaning solution accidentally made its way into the production line.

King's Hawaiian Recalls Pretzel Products In Rhode Island

The recall is because of potential microbial contamination, including from the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.

COVID's New BA.5 Strain: What To Know In Rhode Island

What are the risks? How should I protect myself and my family? Should I get a booster now or wait until fall? Here's a guide to BA.5.

EPA Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories: See RI Impacts

Cities and towns throughout Rhode Island were identified as at risk for PFAS in drinking water, the EPA said.

The Safest Hospitals In RI: New Rankings Released

In Rhode Island, three hospitals received an "A" grade, two hospitals received a "B" grade and four hospitals received a "C" grade.

RI Department Of Health Office Closing For 3 Days

See how to get birth, death and marriage certificates during the closure.

Red Lentil Dal Recalled At RI Whole Foods For Listeria Contamination

Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions and diarrhea.

Air Quality Report: Where Rhode Island Stands In 2022

The American Lung Association graded the air quality in Rhode Island and compared it to the rest of the U.S. See how the Ocean State did.

David Letterman Praises RI Hospital After Taking A Tumble In PVD

Letterman said he has "nothing but lovely things to say" about Rhode Island Hospital's emergency department.

Kinder Chocolate Products Recalled For Salmonella Concerns

The products were sold in BJ's Wholesale Club stores and Big Y Supermarkets.

RI Governor To Receive Second COVID-19 Booster Shot

Gov. Dan McKee will receive the shot at the State House from Dr. Philip Chan of the Rhode Island Department of Health.

UnitedHealthcare Fined $100K For Substance Abuse Care Violations

For years, UnitedHealthcare did not meet the guidelines established by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, violating state law.

Rhode Island Named The Worst State For Doctors: WalletHub

For the second year in a row, the Ocean State was ranked last in the country in a ranking of the best states for doctors.

Rhode Island To Close Some COVID-19 Test Sites

About a dozen state-run sites will close by the end of the month.

Rhode Island Pharmacists Could Soon Prescribe Birth Control

Rhode Island would join seven other states in allowing pharmacists to prescribe and dispense birth control products to patients.

RI Considers Loosening Health Care COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The mandate was briefly extended to allow public comment on the proposed changes to the policy.

Less Than 100 People Hospitalized With COVID-19 In Rhode Island

This is the first time that pandemic-related hospitalizations have fallen below 100 since August 2021.

RI Updating COVID-19 Dashboard For New CDC Guidance

The new system takes a more holistic approach to community risk, rather than just relying on case numbers.

Visitation Restrictions Loosened At Lifespan Hospitals

As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations fall, more visitors are allowed inside Lifespan hospitals.

New CDC Guidance Shows Masks Not Necessary In Rhode Island

Under the latest guidance, residents of medium-risk areas are encouraged wear a mask if they are at risk of serious illness from COVID-19.

RI Shifting To New COVID-19 Test, Vaccine Policies

The mass vaccination site at the Rhode Island Convention Center will close Feb. 26.

Recall Issued For Infant Formula Over Contamination Concerns

Certain containers of Similac Alimentum and EleCare powdered formula could contain dangerous Cronobacter, which can cause serious illness.

New Hours For RI's State-Run COVID-19 Test Sites

Effective immediately, test sites will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends.

RI Attorney General Takes More Action Against Lead Violations

A Superior Court judge ordered Regent Place, LLC and Robert Riccardi to correct the violations within seven days.

RI Lifting Mask Requirements: What You Should Know

Starting this Friday, masks or proof of vaccination will no long be required in public spaces.

RI's COVID Rate Hits Single Digits For First Time Since Christmas

All three key indicators: case numbers, positivity rate and hospitalizations saw big decreases in the past week.

RI Governor To Discuss School Mask Requirements

The House minority caucus is calling for an end to the requirement, effective Feb. 14.

These RI Hospitals Are Among America's Best For 2022

Healthgrades, a website designed to help people find non-biased health care, has released the country's top hospitals. Here's how RI ranked.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Cranston Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Providence County and across RI.

How Added National Guard Support Will Help Cranston's Hospital

Six of the 30 new National Guard troops being sent to Rhode Island hospitals will go to Eleanor Slater Hospital in Cranston.

RI Expanding National Guard Support For Hospitals Battling COVID

Gov. Dan McKee also signed an executive order, allowing nursing school graduates to practice at hospitals sooner, under supervision.

Kids Under 5 May Soon Be Able To Receive COVID Vaccinations In RI

Some children younger than five could receive their coronavirus vaccinations by the end of February if approved by the FDA.