State officials said people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Cities and towns in Rhode Island will host vigils and awareness events to mark Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31.
The recalled product was sold in Walmart stores in Rhode Island.
Potential microbial contamination, including from Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, was at the root of the recall.
In Rhode Island, about 96.9 percent of kindergarteners in the 2020-21 school year were vaccinated against the poliovirus.
The recall came after a diluted cleaning solution accidentally made its way into the production line.
The recall is because of potential microbial contamination, including from the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.
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.
Cities and towns throughout Rhode Island were identified as at risk for PFAS in drinking water, the EPA said.
In Rhode Island, three hospitals received an "A" grade, two hospitals received a "B" grade and four hospitals received a "C" grade.
See how to get birth, death and marriage certificates during the closure.
Symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions and diarrhea.
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.
Letterman said he has "nothing but lovely things to say" about Rhode Island Hospital's emergency department.
The products were sold in BJ's Wholesale Club stores and Big Y Supermarkets.
Gov. Dan McKee will receive the shot at the State House from Dr. Philip Chan of the Rhode Island Department of Health.
For years, UnitedHealthcare did not meet the guidelines established by the American Society of Addiction Medicine, violating state law.
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.
About a dozen state-run sites will close by the end of the month.
Rhode Island would join seven other states in allowing pharmacists to prescribe and dispense birth control products to patients.
The mandate was briefly extended to allow public comment on the proposed changes to the policy.
This is the first time that pandemic-related hospitalizations have fallen below 100 since August 2021.
The new system takes a more holistic approach to community risk, rather than just relying on case numbers.
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations fall, more visitors are allowed inside Lifespan hospitals.
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.
The mass vaccination site at the Rhode Island Convention Center will close Feb. 26.
Certain containers of Similac Alimentum and EleCare powdered formula could contain dangerous Cronobacter, which can cause serious illness.
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.
A Superior Court judge ordered Regent Place, LLC and Robert Riccardi to correct the violations within seven days.
Starting this Friday, masks or proof of vaccination will no long be required in public spaces.
All three key indicators: case numbers, positivity rate and hospitalizations saw big decreases in the past week.
The House minority caucus is calling for an end to the requirement, effective Feb. 14.
Healthgrades, a website designed to help people find non-biased health care, has released the country's top hospitals. Here's how RI ranked.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Providence County and across RI.
Six of the 30 new National Guard troops being sent to Rhode Island hospitals will go to Eleanor Slater Hospital in Cranston.
Gov. Dan McKee also signed an executive order, allowing nursing school graduates to practice at hospitals sooner, under supervision.
Some children younger than five could receive their coronavirus vaccinations by the end of February if approved by the FDA.
Cities, towns and community organizations should receive their allotment of the latest shipment next week.
The United Nurses and Allied Professionals said that getting vaccinated will reduce the intense pressure on hospitals.
The American Lung Association’s annual State of Tobacco Control report evaluates states on steps taken to eliminate tobacco use.