Here's How Close Smithfield Area Hospitals Are To Capacity

New data from the federal government shows which hospitals are nearing capacity in Providence County.

See Which Smithfield Area Hospitals Are Nearing Capacity

New data provided by the federal government shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Smithfield area.

Brown Medicine To Open Smithfield Location

The new location on Douglas Pike is expected to open in May.

Greenville Stop & Shop Coronavirus Test Site Moved To VFW

Any appointments already scheduled for this week will be honored at the new location.

Rhode Island Reports 3,416 New Cases, 38 Deaths In Last 5 Days

The new data brings the total number of coronavirus cases statewide to 85,602 and the total number of deaths to 1,742.

Rhode Island To Increase Coronavirus Testing In Schools

Governor Gina Raimondo announced at the weekly coronavirus update on Friday that asymptomatic testing in schools will be increased.

16 Alzheimer's Patients in Lincoln Test Positive For Coronavirus

Atria Lincoln Place has announced that 16 residents and 6 employees in the memory-care unit have tested positive for coronavirus.

A Pandemic Thanksgiving: How To Celebrate Safely In Smithfield

Public health officials are advising Americans to stay home on Thanksgiving. If you can't, here are a few tips to enjoy the holiday safely.

Last Of 3 New Coronavirus Testing Sites Opens In Smithfield

The last of three new Rhode Island coronavirus testing sites opened in Smithfield on Monday.

Blue-Green Algae Advisory Lifted For Slack Reservoir

The toxins that cause illness are no longer present in the water.

Toxic Algae Advisory Lifted At Georgiaville Pond

No cyanotoxins were found in the water.

Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Georgiaville Pond In Smithfield

The RI Department of Health is telling people to avoid contact with the water and to keep pets away.

Coronavirus: Smithfield Offering Grab-And-Go Meals

Smithfield began making lunch and breakfast available at the Old County School for those 18 years and younger starting on Tuesday.

Honeywell To Increase Production Of N95 Masks In RI: Coronavirus

The company will add approximately 500 jobs at its Smithfield facility to produce the respirators for the national stockpile.

Coronavirus: Smithfield Schools, Town Offices to Close

Smithfield officials announce town offices will be closed along with state's directive to close schools for one week.

Coronavirus: Smithfield Senior Center Programs Canceled

Smithfield St. Patrick's Day/St. Joseph's Day Party, Family Day have been canceled.

Bryant University Moves Classes Online Amid Coronavirus Concerns

While the campus will remain open, the Smithfield school will shut down classrooms until at least March 26.

Smithfield Police Department Praised For Overdose Prevention

The department was given a citation from Governor Gina Raimondo along with a $5,000 grant that will be used for prevention efforts.

RI First Day Hike: Start 2019 With This Free Hike Tuesday

It's going to be in the 50s Tuesday, so there is no excuse to start 2019 out the right way.

Blue-Algae Levels Safe: Georgiaville Pond Restrictions Lifted

According to RIDOH, recent consecutive surveys and samples confirmed the absence of blue-green algae and cyanotoxin.

Blood Drive At Smithfield Police Station

Free pizza from DePetrillo's Pizza & Bakery​​ will be provided to anyone who donates blood.

Toxic Algae Advisory At Georgiaville Pond In Smithfield

The advisory warning means the pond is not closed, but the RIDOH wants people to be aware of the algae.

Avoid Contact With Slack Reservoir: State Health

Blue-green algae blooms have been detected in the reservoir and are toxic to people and pets.

RI State Health Department: Spike In Overdoses May 21-27

None of the overdoses was fatal, but experts agree fentanyl is behind the state's opioid crisis.

Avoid Slack Reservoir: State Health & DEM

The blue-green algae can make pets and people sick.

Blue-Green Algae Seen In Slack Reservoir: Greenville

The state health department and the Department of Environmental Management are urging the public to steer clear of the Slack Reservoir.

Rhode Island Woman Featured On CBS News Friday

The story referenced a pending change in the state law that would make it legal for children to bring sun screen to school.

Tri-Town Dora C. Howard Centre Hosts Students from St. Joseph School of Nursing

Breana Indeglia, of Smithfield, was one of the students who got hands-on clinical experience at the local adult day care facility.

Rhode Island is Among the Least Obese States

Residents are relatively healthy — weight-wise, anyway — well below the national obesity average. Find out which states are fattest.

State Warns RI Dog Owners of "Unusually High" Number of Parvovirus Cases

There is an unusually high number of cases being reported to the state veterinarian, according to state officials.

Mutated 'Super Lice' Invade Rhode Island

As kids go back to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them.

Overdose Task Force Convenes for First Meeting

The newly-formed task force plans to develop an action plan to tackle the state's opioid addiction epidemic by November.

State Asks Chicken and Turkey Owners to Report Location, Size of Flocks

State officials are concerned about the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which has been found in 21 states.

Hundreds of Cyclists to "Ride the Rhode" This Weekend for MS

The “Ride the Rhode” ride supports Rhode Islanders with MS and research efforts to find a cure.

Syphilis Cases Increased by 79 Percent in RI Last Year; Officials Say Tinder is Partly to Blame

The health department said HIV cases increased by 33 percent and the situation is now an epidemic.

Best Year Yet at Cumberland Public Library: Meditation & the Brain

Cumberland Public Library 1464 Diamond Hill Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Wednesday, June 10, 2015 6-8PM

American Cancer Society A&W Fundraiser

Help fight cancer and have a delicious meal too!!

Rhode Island Worst State for Doctors, Report Says

Rhode Island has the second-most competitive market and high malpractice payouts, according to the report.

Wash Your Hands with Soap and Water for 20 Seconds

Protect yourself from Enterovirus D68 with these tips.

First Case of EV-D68 in Rhode Island Adult

Symptoms of the virus include fever and muscle aches.