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The American Red Cross is helping two after a fire

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

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Application period now open for Blue Cross & Blue Shield

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

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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

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Governor McKee Provides Update on Emergency Medical Personnel: Teams Beginning

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

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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

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Governor Dan McKee Statement on Today’s Jobs Report

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