Weekly Update: Hospital Capacity In East Greenwich Area

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Kent County and across RI.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting One East Greenwich Nursing Home

The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including one in East Greenwich.

CVS To Administer Coronavirus Vaccinations In East Greenwich

Eligible residents can begin receiving the vaccine at CVS Pharmacy in East Greenwich as early as next week.

Hospital Capacity In The East Greenwich Area: Weekly Update

New federal data shows how many inpatient and ICU hospital beds are currently filled in Kent County and across RI.

Hospital Capacity In The East Greenwich Area: See The Latest

New federal data shows how the coronavirus epidemic is affecting hospital capacity in Kent County.

East Greenwich Superintendent Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Supt. Alexis Meyer said at Tuesday's virtual school committee meeting that she has tested positive for coronavirus.

Hospital Capacity In The East Greenwich Area: See The Latest

New data from the federal government shows hospital capacity in Kent County amid the coronavirus pandemic.

East Greenwich Reports Highest Weekly Coronavirus Case Count

The town reported 111 cases from Jan. 3 through Jan. 9, the highest weekly case count since the start of the pandemic.

East Greenwich Site Completes First Round Of Coronavirus Vaccines

The Swift Community Center has administered approximately 1,700 first doses of the vaccine.

Hospital Capacity In The East Greenwich Area: See The Latest

New data provided by the federal government shows hospital capacity in Kent County (RI) as coronavirus cases surge.

East Greenwich Hosts First Responder Vaccination Site

The Swift Community Center began administering some of the first community coronavirus vaccinations last week.

East Greenwich Library Temporarily Closed For Coronavirus Case

The library closed for several days after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.

East Greenwich Fire Department Assisted By North Kingstown

East Greenwich has announced that North Kingstown firefighters will temporarily staff Station 2 due to a recent coronavirus outbreak.

21 East Greenwich Firefighters Test Positive for Coronavirus

The East Greenwich Fire Department shut down one station in response to 21 out of the 34 firefighters testing positive for coronavirus.

A Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Stay Safe In East Greenwich

Public health officials are advising Americans to stay home on Thanksgiving. If you can't, here are a few tips to enjoy the holiday safely.

Three East Greenwich Firefighters Test Positive For Coronavirus

Three out of the 34 firefighters at the East Greenwich Fire Department have tested positive for coronavirus.

East Greenwich Strides To Be A 'Recovery-Friendly Workplace'

The town will implement programs to support workers who are recovering from substance and alcohol addiction.

Coronavirus: Don't Congregate At East Greenwich Public Parks

East Greenwich Town Manager Andy Nota sought to clarify how the town's restrictions complement Gov. Gina Raimondo's 'stay-at-home' order.

Group Raises Concerns Over East Greenwich Tap Water

The Kent County Water Authority called the organization's report "alarmist" and said it unnecessarily worries the public.

Gastroenterologist Returns to Hometown Roots to Join Practice

RI native Dr. Elizabeth Decker is joining University Gastroenterology in their East Greenwich location.

Which RI Beaches Are Closing For Thursday?

Another Larkin Pond beach is being closed due to high bacteria counts. Goddard Park also is staying closed for swimming.

Goddard Park Beach Can Re-Open: State Health

The state says the bacteria counts are within acceptable ranges now, and the beach can re-open.

Goddard Park Beach Closed For Swimming: State Health

High bacteria counts in the water have prompted the state health department to recommend closing the beach for swimming.

Goddard Park Beach OK To Reopen: State Health

The state health department, which had recommended closing the beach to swimmers Wednesday, said it is now safe to reopen.

State Health: Goddard Park Beach Closed Due to Bacteria

The beach is closed for swimming, the state health department said.

Partners & Care New England Ink 'Definitive Agreement'

​The merger is one step closer to a deal.​

'Surprise:' Prospect-Charter Looking At Memorial

But Care New England, which closed the hospital earlier this year, says a plan to re-open it wouldn't be feasible.

Lifespan To Join Merger Talks With Care New England, Partners

Lifespan, Rhode Island's biggest and most profitable hospital group, could team up with Care New England and Partners, executives said.

Did You Buy Food At The Warwick Stop & Shop Deli?

The state health department says don't eat cheese and meats bought there between Jan. 18 and Feb. 2, due to possible listeria contamination.

Medicare Open Enrollment Season Has Arrived: Elderly Affairs

Rhode Island provides free personalized health insurance counseling to Medicare beneficiaries.

EG Restaurant Inspections: Old Food, Rodent Bait Left Out, Meat Thawing On Countertops

But Kai Bar, Fat Belly, Panera Bread and Gregg's were among the eateries with no violations. Rocky Hill School also had a clean inspection.

State: Goddard Park Beach Can Re-Open For Swimming

HIgh bacteria levels prompted officials to make the recommendation to close the beach earlier this week.

Gloridays In Goddard Park: Photos

Goddard Park on Friday afternoon

Saint Elizabeth Home Opens Four New Nursing Homes in EG

Saint Elizabeth Community Celebrates the Opening of THE GREEN HOUSE® Homes in East Greenwich with a ribbon-cutting Friday.

Adult Golf Lessons Start May 11 at North Kingstown Municipal Golf Course

Parks & Rec will offer classes for $100.

Already the Best Place For Breast Feeding Mothers to Deliver, Rhode Island Just Got Better

Fre

Race to Benefit Brain Injury Association Goes Off Oct. 16 in Goddard Park

Sponsorships start at $300 and go up to $5,000 for the charity event, and more sponsors are needed.

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.