Agreement also reached between Attorney General Neronha and 39 cities and towns, ensuring settlement funds are used to directly address the opioid crisis PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, joined by Governor Daniel J. McKee, announced today that Rhode Island will join the national opioid settlement with three major opioid distributors that will […]Read More
QUONSET POINT, RI — On Monday, January 24, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, will join General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB) for their annual legislative update meeting. The virtual event, hosted by EB President Kevin Graney, will provide updates on the company’s accomplishments during the past year and projections […]Read More
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI – The American Red Cross is helping one family – two adults after a fire today on Swan Street, North Providence. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Bob Partington, Lisa Fuller and Nicole Brouillette. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including […]Read More
On January,24 2022, at approximately 12:48 AM, Pawtucket Police responded to the Fab City Cigar Lounge at 1438 Newport Ave for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males outside with gunshot wounds. Both males were transported to RI Hospital. One of the males was later pronounced deceased. The incident appears to have stemmed […]Read More
Safe Zone designation identifies sites providing safe and inclusive care to the LGBTQ community PROVIDENCE, RI (January 19, 2022) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is accepting applications for its newest cohort of LGBTQ Safe Zone providers. Healthcare providers designated as Safe Zones will join more than 40 sites statewide providing safe, affirming and inclusive […]Read More
by Matthew J. Collins, M.D., M.B.A., BCBSRI executive vice president and chief medical officer January represents many things…a new year, a clean slate, and a fresh start for so many of us. In a way, donating blood offers the same – it can offer a new beginning and the gift of life for those who […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for
PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 20. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Thursday, January 20 in Central Falls, Barrington, Warren, Lincoln, Wakefield, Westerly, New Shoreham, Providence, and Saunderstown. Registration is recommended for these clinics. To register, visit C19VaccineRI.org and click “Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics.” […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee provided an update on the emergency medical personnel secured by his Administration through FEMA to support hospital staffing needs in Rhode Island. The Health and Medical Task Force (HMTF) arrived at Kent Hospital in Warwick yesterday, January 18, 2022 and began work this morning. The Medium Medical Team (MMT) […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for
PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, January 21. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Friday, January 21 in Providence, Portsmouth, Middletown, Exeter, and Jamestown. Registration is recommended for these clinics. To register, visit C19VaccineRI.org and click “Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics.” In addition, the COVID-19 vaccine is […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement in response to today’s jobs report which showed a drop in the State’s unemployment rate and an increase in the total number of jobs: “We’ve been focused on rolling out smart, effective initiatives that help Rhode Island workers and businesses that have faced numerous challenges due […]Read More