Newport Hospital Receives 'B' Grade For Safety: Leapfrog

The Leapfrog Group has a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States.

Easton's Beach In Newport Closed To Swimming For High Bacteria Levels

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended the closure because of high bacteria levels making it unsafe to swim.

Rhode Island Sees Spike In Dead Seabirds, Avian Flu Could Be To Blame

Experts haven't confirmed the cause of death in the most recent birds, but birds in other areas have tested positive in the past few months.

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

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

Newport Hosting COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Tuesday

The clinic is at Conexion Latina Newport​, located at 170 Broadway. Both regular and booster doses will be available.

White House Unveils New COVID Plan: What It Means In Rhode Island

Here's what to know about the federal plan to address the next stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lisa Denny, MD appointed EBCAP's new Associate Medical Director

Dr. Denny brings more than 20 years of experience in primary care medicine to her new role

What New CDC Mask Guidelines Mean In Rhode Island

Rhode Island already lifted its requirement to mask up or show proof of vaccination in public spaces.

RI Ice Cream Recall Includes Newport Creamery, Giffords

The expanded recall includes all products made at The Royal Ice Cream's Manchester, Connecticut facility.

RI Gov. Again Delays New Nursing Home Staffing Requirements

The Raise the Bar on Resident Care coalition called the move "exactly the wrong direction for our state’s most vulnerable citizens."

Rhode Island Is First In The U.S. For Fully-Vaxxed Residents

80 percent of all Rhode Islanders are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

How To Self-Report A Positive COVID-19 Test In Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Department of Health has an online form that residents can use to report a positive at-home test.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Newport Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.

How Added National Guard Support Will Help Newport Hospital

Two of the 30 new National Guard troops being sent to Rhode Island hospitals will go to Newport Hospital.

Data Shows Steep Decline In RI's COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations

Rhode Island seems to be over the peak of the omicron surge, though there's still a long way to go.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Newport Area

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

Hospital Capacity In Newport Area: Latest

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.

90% Of RI COVID-19 Cases Estimated To Be Omicron

The director of the Department of Health said Rhode Islanders "have to keep [their] foot on the gas" to keep COVID-19 under control.

COVID-19 Tests 'Not Essential' In RI Without Exposure, Symptoms

Testing is most important for people who think they have COVID-19 because of an exposure or symptoms.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Newport Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Newport Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.

Pfizer Boosters For Kids 12-15: What RI Parents Need To Know

The Food and Drug Administration authorization moves boosters for Rhode Island children ages 12-15 a step closer.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Newport Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Newport Area

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.

Where To Find A COVID-19 Booster Shot In Newport

Boosters available in Rhode Island help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Hospital Capacity In Newport Area: Latest

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.

Coronavirus Cases Up 60 Percent Recently In Newport County: CDC

Newport County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Newport County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Newport County.

'Everyone Is At Higher Risk': COVID-19 Boosters Open To 18+ In RI

With cases numbers climbing in the state and winter fast approaching, all adults can get a booster shot, if 6 months have passed.

Best Nursing Homes In Newport: 2022 Ratings Released

The annual list compiled by U.S. News & World Report rates thousands of nursing homes based on care, rate of complaints and more.

New RI Hospital Safety Ratings: 3 Get 'A' Grade, 4 Get 'C'

Safety grades by the nonprofit health care watchdog group Leapfrog show how hospitals in Rhode Island responded to the pandemic.

Newport County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Newport County compares to the U.S.

Flu Season 2021: Where To Find A Vaccine In Newport

While the focus remains on containing the coronavirus pandemic, flu season is fast approaching.

COVID-19 Boosters OKed For Certain RI Residents | Patch PM

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When Can My Under-12 Kid Get A COVID-19 Vaccine? | Patch PM

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Rhode Island Sees Drop In COVID-19 Hospitalizations | Patch PM

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RI Sees Steep Drop In COVID-19 Hospitalizations; Case Rates Drop

New hospital admissions fell by more than 50 over the past week.

RI Confirms 5th West Nile Virus Finding Of The Season | Patch PM

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RI Hospital Nurses Fight For Higher Pay | Patch PM

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No New West Nile, EEE Findings As RI Reaches 'Peak' Season

So far this season, there have been four findings of West Nile in mosquitos trapped across Rhode Island.