The meeting will discuss the department's plan to draft permanent regulations to replace the emergency ones currently in place.
The weeklong event will feature special deals and events around Newport County.
The recall includes some Walmart and Trader Joe's egg products and those from other major retailers.
So far this year, there has been one flu-related death and 24 related hospitalizations in Rhode Island.
The lone star tick, previously not established north of New Jersey, is spreading to the Northeast, including in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island is the only state with "no activity" of the virus, according to the latest CDC data.
East Bay Community Action Program's Navigators offer free help with health insurance selection and enrollment on HealthSource RI
The nonprofit Leapfrog group released its bi-annual round of hospital safety grades. South County was at the top of the list
The recall includes Del Monte, HEB, Mann's, Hungryroot and more.
"We want to make sure that all babies, moms and families in every ZIP code in Rhode Island have an equal opportunity to be healthy."
Police departments across the state are taking part in this year's prescription drug take-back day.
The Kent County Water Authority said the region's tap water is within all safe and legal boundaries.
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Several brands of prepared chicken salad sandwiches and other products are included in the recall.
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'Tis the season for tissues and hand sanitizer. But there's some good news for those paranoid about getting sick.
The Dorset cheese produced by a Vermont farm has a sell by date of Oct. 30.
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No mosquitoes trapped across Rhode island tested for positive for Eastern equine encephalitis this week, the department of health said.
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The United Health Foundation praised the state's low numbers of uninsured women and low child mortality rate.
Rhode Islanders who purchase insurance directly off the market will likely see a drop in their premiums next year.
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A new report by the Trust for America’s Health shows that adult obesity exceeds 35 percent in nine states, but in RI the rate is far lower.
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The Rhode Island Department of Health encouraged schools and sports teams to reschedule early morning or dusk outdoor activities.
The area is already closed to shellfishing, and the leak is not expected to affect other areas.
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The Rhode Island Department of Health is asking Rhode Islanders to avoid contact with the bodies of water. Three are in Roger Williams Park.
Aquidneck Park's newest addition is designed to help make exercise accessible to everyone.
The contaminated papayas were sold in eight states including Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. No deaths have been reported.
The misaligned blades on the disposable razors cause a higher risk of cuts during use.
Stepping Stones is a free program designed to help you meet your individual goals.
Anyone looking for assistance with addiction treatment or recovery can visit a Newport fire station for help.
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