Hospital Capacity In The Providence Area: See Latest Numbers

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in Providence County.

See Which Providence Area Hospitals Near Capacity Amid COVID-19 Surge

New federal government data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Providence area.

Rhode Island Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 1,500; Cases Cross 70K

The latest Rhode Island coronavirus statistics released Friday included 11 more deaths and 1,216 more cases.

Providence Mayor Announces Supplemental Coronavirus Guidelines

Additional limits on social gatherings will be effective from November 22.

City Of Providence Announces Updated Coronavirus Guidelines

Hookah is not allowed during this time, as per guidance from the Rhode Island Department of Health.

City Of Providence Announces Launch Of 'Open Door Health' Test Site

A new drive-up and walk-up COVID-19 test site at 393 Broad Street will open Monday, June 8

City Of Providence Mayor Announces Updated Coronavirus Guidelines

Domestic travel restrictions, and quarantine requirements, shall be consistent with those issued per Executive Order of the Governor.

Providence Mayor Publishes Coronavirus Related Guidelines

All coronavirus related guidelines included in the latest executive order remain in place, effective until June 5.

RI Coronavirus: 11 New Deaths, 310 Additional Cases

Sunday's drop in new cases coincided with a decrease in testing the day before.

RI Coronavirus: Abrirá Sitio De Prueba Con Acceso A Pie

El sitio se abrirá en una sección predominantemente latina de Providence para aumentar las pruebas en la comunidad más afectada.

Providence Closes Down Parks, Public Areas: Coronavirus In RI

All public parks, green spaces, dog parks, sports fields and courts and off-road trails are closed until May 8.

Coronavirus: City Of Providence Announces Additional Restrictions, Closures

The following local establishments and facilities will be closed to the public until further notice.

Chaos, Inconsistency Mark Launch Of Drive-Thru Virus Testing

Patients have complained they had to jump through cumbersome bureaucratic hoops and wait days to get tested, and even longer for results.

Providence Closes Down Salons, Gyms Amid Coronavirus Fears

City officials have already forced the closure of several noncompliant businesses, and will continue to do so, Mayor Jorge Elorza said.

Coronavirus: Providence Announces Grab And Go Dinners Available At Rec Centers

For all Providence youth.

Coronavirus: RI Hospitals Lack Beds To Handle Possible Cases

Even if infection rates for the virus were to remain moderate, Providence-area hospitals have only one-fourth the beds needed.

Why Abortion Rates Are Down In Rhode Island

The abortion rate dropped 15 percent in Rhode Island, according to a new report.

First RI Mosquitoes Of Season Test Positive For EEE

Health officials say risk is higher than usual following positive samples in Central Falls and hundreds of positive tests in Massachusetts.

Best Hospital In Rhode Island: U.S. News 2019 Rankings

Only one Rhode Island hospital made the U.S. News & World Report 2019 rankings.

Centers Health Care’s RI Facilities Support Officer Malloy at 5K

Three Rhode Island Centers Health Care Locations Come Out to Fight Cancer and Support Officer Malloy at 5K Run/Walk

76 Billion Pills Helped Fuel Opioid Epidemic: Report

A Washington Post analysis also shows that prescribers issued 255 million pills to Rhode Islanders from 2006 to 2012.

Mayor Marks 100th Visit To Providence Safe Stations

“Providence Safe Stations has been the first step to recovery for many struggling with addiction in the capital city."

These 3 RI Hospitals Grade Among America’s Best

​Three hospitals in Rhode Island are among the top 250 hospitals in the country for 2019, according to a new list released by Healthgrades.

Arnold Peter Weiss, Hand Surgeon, on Benefits of Hand Therapy

Benefits of Hand Therapy

Arnold Peter Weiss, Hand Surgeon, on Prepping For Hand Surgery

Prepping Yourself for Hand Surgery

Meet an “Amazing” Who Thinks & Feels Like a Young Man

Dennis Branham been running marathons since 1971.

UMEC Adding Life to Years Gala 2018

UMEC's annual fundraising gala will honor The Parkinson's Place founder and include a cocktail reception, dinner program, auctions, and more

Walking For The Ones Who Can't

How One Bannister Center Employee and Her Daughter Knows the Importance of Walking For Breast Cancer Awareness

Providence Restaurant Inspections: Soup Under Shelf With Hanging Paint Chips, Ice Cream Cakes Stored Uncovered

Here are the scores for restaurants, shops, and stores where food is sold on the East Side.

Human Case Of West Nile Confirmed: RI State Health Department

The state health department confirmed a 66-year-old patient in Providence County is the state's first human West Nile virus case in 2017.

New Scam: Phony Restaurant Inspectors

A fraudster, pretending to be with the state health department, called restaurant owners and demanded credit card information.

Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Imported Maradol Papayas

The cases have been reported in 12 states, and there has been one death.

Westerly Y Responds to Breastfeeding Claims

The Ocean State Community YMCA says it does have a policy on breastfeeding and believes it complies with the laws.

Ben & Jerry Recall: Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices Might Contain Peanut Butter

The product might contain Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup Pint Slices, and peanuts are not listed as one of the ingredients.