Best Hospitals In Rhode Island: U.S. News Rankings 2018-19

U.S. News and World Report has released its 2018-19 rankings of best hospitals in the country.

RI Is No. 6 In Health Care: Here's Why

The accessibility isn't great, but the cost and overall effective make the Ocean State a health care leader, according to a new study.

Mammo vs Sono...Which Way to Go?

Should Sonograms always be used as a diagnostic tool for women with dense breast tissue?

3 Popular Foods Recalled, 2 Illnesses In RI

One of the outbreaks has already reached Rhode Island.

Tennis pros visit patients at Newport Hospital

In town for International Tennis Hall of Fame tournament

Avoid Melville and Almy Ponds: State Health

Blue-green algae has returned to the ponds in Portsmouth and Newport, according to the state Department of Environmental Management.

Popular Cereal Recalled After 2 In RI Sickened By Salmonella: CDC

Of the 73 people infected with the outbreak strain, 24 were hospitalized, the CDC said.

Rhode Island Suicide Rates Are Skyrocketing: CDC

Rhode Island is one of the 25 states to have seen the suicide rate increase by more than 30 percent between 1999-2016.

Microplastics Found In Waters Near Newport

The Volvo Ocean Race boats, Turn the Tide on Plastic and Team AkzoNobel, collected the data.

Tick Cases Surge In RI, CDC Warns

The country is "not fully prepared" for the sudden increase, the CDC said.

Hospital Safety Grades: The Best — And Worst — In RI

Rhode Island is benefitting from a huge turnaround in hospital safety, Leapfrog says.

Smoggy RI Counties Graded: One Gets 'F'

These counties have the highest levels of smog and soot, according to the American Lung Association.

'Nightmare Bacteria' Found In Rhode Island: CDC

Hundreds of the virtually untreatable "superbug" bacteria have been found in the U.S., including in Rhode Island.

4 RI Counties Among Nation's Healthiest: U.S. World & News Report

The Ocean State had two counties make the top 35.

Panera Bread Recalls Some Cream Cheese

Listeria fears have prompted the recall.

RI Health Department: All Blue Green Algae Advisories Lifted

The blooms have gone, due to cold and lack of sunlight, the health department said.

Rhode Island Hospital Safety Grades: See Who's On Top

The nonprofit group Leapfrog released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. See what your hospital scored.

How RI Ranks For Best States To Grow Old: U.S. News & World

Getting old isn't always cheap or easy. Here is how the Ocean State ranks among the best states to be old in.

Water Upgrades Tuesday: City

The City does not expect a service interruption, but asks customers not to put extra demand on the system on Tuesday.

King's Park Beach Safe To Re-Open: State Health Department

The beach had been closed due to high bacteria counts.

King Park Beach Should Close: State Health Department

The beach should be closed due to high bacteria counts.

As Lyme Disease Increases In RI, Researchers Offer Sly Solution

Lyme disease is on the rise in the Rhode Island, but a new study may point toward a solution.

King Park Swim Area Reopened: State Health Department

The area was closed to swimming due to high bacteria counts.

Jamestown Restaurant Inspections: No Mice, No Fly Paper: What's Going On Here?

No recent inspections for Chomist Charlie, Simpatico Jamestown or Bay Voyage, but last visits showed minor problems about infrastructure.

Hazard's Beach Safe To Re-Open: State Health Department

The beach had been closed due to high bacteria counts.

Close Hazard's Beach For Swimming: State Health

The state health department recommends closing Hazards Beach in Newport for swimming.

Bad Things In RI's Drinking Water: New Tap Water Database

Is your drinking water safe? Here is the report for RI's tap water. How did your water company fare?

Blue Green Algae Spotted In Almy Pond: State Health Department

The health department is warning people to avoid Almy Pond and to keep their pets away from the water due to an algae bloom.

Bailey's Beach Can Reopen: Health Department Says

The coast is clear now, the health department said Friday, after recommending a closure earlier due to high bacteria.

Health Department: Close Bailey's Beach To Swimming

The state health department on Wednesday recommended closing Spouting Rock Beach, also known as Bailey's Beach, for swimming.

State Health Department: King Park Beach & Warren Town Beach Can Open

The beaches had been closed due to high bacteria counts, but they can open again now.

Bike Newport: Elliot's Ride Set for June 11

Elliot's Ride for Safety and Wellness, a bike ride in honor of Elliot Kaminitz, is set for June 11 at Brenton Point State Park.

Safest Hospitals in Rhode Island: Which Got an A?

How safe is your hospital? The Leapfrog Group has announced its spring 2017 ratings, giving hospitals a grade of A to F for patient safety.

Need the Heat? Here are the City's Official Warming Centers and One Adult Homeless Shelter

The police department has a list of warming centers, if people need a place to go during the day.

Heinz Bistro Au Jus Gravy Being Recalled Due to Mislabeling

There's no contamination, but some jars were mislabeled and do not state the ingredients include milk and soy.

Surgeon General Report Sees Disease Behind Opiate Epidemic

"Addiction is a powerful illness," said U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whtehouse.

Recalled: 4C and Cento Grated Cheeses

The state health department says people who bought the affected cheese should throw it out or return it to the market.

Best Nursing Homes in Rhode Island: U.S. News & World Report

As options for senior care grow, U.S. News & World Report offers a list of the top providers in the state.

Weight Watchers Recalls Sundae Frozen Dessert

Weight Watchers recalled certain Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae frozen desserts, the Rhode Island health department says.

Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center Wins Recognition

The rehab unit won the Guardian of Excellence Award for the third consecutive year.