State Recommends Shutting Down Swimming Area At King Park Beach In Newport

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing the swimming area due to high bacteria counts.

Stay Out Of Newport's Almy Pond, Rhode Island Agencies Caution

Almy Pond is contaminated with harmful algae blooms, the state warned.

State Recommends Reopening Swim Area Of Easton's Beach In Newport

The Rhode Island Department of Health had recommended closing the swimming are due to high bacteria counts.

Newport Massage Therapist Facing Sex Assault Charges Surrenders License

The former massage therapist's license was suspended a year and a half ago.

High Bacteria Counts At Newport's King Park And Fort Adams Beaches

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing the swimming areas.

Newport's Spouting Rock Beach Again Infected With Bacteria: State

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing the swim area for the second time in six days.

Newport Pond Infected With Harmful Algae

Ingesting the algae can cause nervous system and liver damage.

3 RI Hospitals Named To Elite List For Patient Experience

Healthgrades said the 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards were given to only given to 15 percent of hospitals nationwide.

5 RI Hospitals Earn 'A' Grade In New Safety Ranking

Rhode Island ranks No. 2 among all states for the percentage of hospitals receiving “A” grades in the spring 2025 report card.

2 RI Hospitals Among Best In The World, New Ranking Says

See which hospitals in Rhode Island receive global recognition.

4 RI Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List

Rhode Island ranks seventh among states for the number of hospitals earning the top letter grade.

2 More RI Residents Test Positive For West Nile Virus

State officials say one case involved a Newport County resident in their 60s, while the other was a Providence County resident in their 50s.

From Dishes to Doctors: A Career Journey at South County Health

Discover how Kace Quinn, Medical Staff Coordinator, has grown in his career at South County Health

Newport Hospital Tops List Of Best Rehab Hospitals In RI

Hospitals were ranked for care of patients recovering from events such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and severe burns.

Rare Infection Kills RI Resident Who Swam With An Open Wound: RIDOH

RIDOH officials say be aware of the potential dangers of vibrio bacteria if you have an open wound and enter salt or brackish water.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms At Almy Pond In Newport

RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.

2 More RI Beaches Close To Swimming Due To High Bacteria Counts

Beaches in Newport and South Kingstown close to swimming due to high bacteria counts.

Newport Hospital Achieves Highest Nursing Honor For 5th Straight Time

Magnet recognition is considered the gold standard for nursing excellence. Less than 10 percent of U.S. hospitals achieve it.

How Healthy Is Newport County: By The Numbers

In general, the County Health Rankings and Roadmap report shows Newport County residents live longer lives than most people in RI.

5 RI Hospitals Named Among Best For Patient Safety, Experience

Two of the hospitals in Rhode Island ranked in the top 5 percent for their respective categories.

New COVID Variant Makes A Holiday Appearance: What To Know In RI

JN.1, which emerged in August, represents more than 21 percent of new COVID-19 cases in the United States.

Quaker Recalls Granola Bars, Cereals Sold In Rhode Island

Most of the granola bars recalled for potential salmonella contamination were sold as Quaker Big Chewy Bars.

How To Get 4 More Free COVID-19 Tests In Rhode Island

There have been 34 new hospital admissions of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the past week in Rhode Island, according to the CDC.

3 RI Hospitals Earn 'A' Grades, 3 Get 'B' In Latest Leapfrog Ratings

Two hospitals in Rhode Island maintained improvements recognized in the Spring 2023 rankings. See how the fall rankings shake out.

RI's 1st Human Case Of West Nile Virus In 2023 Confirmed

There continues to be an increased level of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus circulating in mosquitoes this year in RI.

Popular Meat Products Recalled In RI Due To Plastic: Details

Approximately 245,000 pounds of Banquet frozen chicken strips entrées sold nationwide have been recalled because they may contain plastic.

Rhode Island Named In Top 3 States For Health Care: WalletHub

Rhode Island was ranked No. 3 in WalletHub's ranking of best states for health care, which ranked cost, access, and outcomes.

RI Warns Anglers About Catching, Eating Toxic Smooth Puffer Fish

The poison found in the fish is deadlier than cyanide, according to the FDA.

Frozen Fruit Recalled In Rhode Island After Listeria Contamination

Rhode Island health officials say the contamination is linked to pineapple Sunrise Growers received from a third-party supplier.

PFAS: What RI Is Doing To Regulate ‘Forever Chemicals’

From food packaging bans to water supply limits, see how Rhode Island is addressing "forever chemicals."

Little-Known Virus Saw Spring Surge In Rhode Island: What To Know

Cases of a little-known respiratory illness, human metapneumovirus or HMPV, spiked this spring, the CDC says. Here's what to know in RI.

Newport Hospital Improves With 'A' Safety Grade Amid COVID-19 Crisis

The healthcare nonprofit Leapfrog Group's spring 2023 hospital safety rankings grade nine hospitals in Rhode Island.

New RI Hospital Safety Ratings Released: 2 Get 'C' Grade, 3 Get 'A'

Ocean State hospitals move from No. 16 to No. 13 in "A" hospitals nationwide, with three earning the top rating.

4 Rhode Island Hospitals Recognized For Safety, Experience In New List

This was the third straight year Newport and South County hospitals were recognized for patient experience.

EPA’s New ‘Forever Chemicals’ Limits: What It Means In RI

PFAS contamination was found in 19 Rhode Island cities and towns. See what this means for environmental policy.

2 RI Hospitals Among Best In U.S., Newsweek Says In New Ranking

Newsweek ranked the hospitals on innovation, patient care, research and consistency. See how Rhode Island hospitals did.

State Officials Issue Opioid Overdose Alert For 9 RI Communities

Opioid overdose alerts were issued in Barrington, Bristol, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Warren and Jamestown.

How Well Is Rhode Island Preparing For Water Efficiency, Conservation?

The Alliance for Water Efficiency scorecard was developed to encourage state legislators to adopt policies addressing water efficiency.

Newport County Back Down To 'Medium Risk' For COVID-19 Spread

This means all but one county in the Ocean State are no longer in the "high" risk category, the Rhode Island Department of Health said.

Blue-Green Algae Warning Lifted At Almy Pond In Newport

RIDOH's State Health Laboratories confirmed that blue-green algae has been at acceptably low levels and that cyanotoxins are not present.

East Bay Community Action Program Announces New Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Lisa Denny is new CMO, Dr. Sarah Fessler will remain on East Bay Family Health Care staff

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.