Rating places BCBSRI in the top 6 percent nationally of the 330 PPO plans rated PROVIDENCE, R.I. (September 16, 2021) – The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has awarded Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) product lines a 4.5 rating, recognizing BCBSRI’s commitment to service and clinical quality. This places […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI (AUGUST 27, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, the largest health insurer in the state and one of the state’s largest employers, announced it will make COVID-19 vaccinations a requirement for its workforce. “We are in challenging times that I believe require all of us to take strong actions to […]Read More
SWANSEA — Chief Marc Haslam is pleased to announce that three members of the Swansea Police Department were promoted during a ceremony last week. On Tuesday, Sept. 28, Sgt. John Souza, Sgt. Keith Chomka and Sgt. Kyle Stone were each sworn into their new rank during a pinning ceremony at the Swansea Board of Selectman’s […]Read More
Lifespan expands thoracic care, hires world-class surgeon Abbas El-Sayed Abbas,
Abbas brings expertise in robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery for complex oncology and thoracic procedures PROVIDENCE – Lifespan has appointed esteemed surgeon Abbas El-Sayed Abbas, MD, MS, FACS, as chief of thoracic oncology for the Lifespan Cancer Institute. “Dr. Abbas is a distinguished and highly skilled surgeon whose expertise and talents will further elevate […]Read More
Narragansett, R.I. – Tuesday 7/13/2021 –This Friday, July 16, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm, George’s of Galilee will be unveiling the new Charlie O’s Tiki Tavern. Charlie Samaras, known as Charlie O, is very excited to resurrect the charm and hospitality that he brought to Charlie O’s when he first purchased it in 1990. “I […]Read More
Governor McKee, RIDOH, RIDOT Announce Public Drive-through COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to reach anyone who has not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Health, and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation are offering a public drive-through vaccination clinic on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. beginning on Saturday, July 10 at the Wickford […]Read More
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Vaccine Incentive Program Will Provide $10k Awards to RI Non-Profits PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Commerce Department, Rhode Island Department of Health, and the Rhode Island Foundation today announced the joint establishment of the COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Fund. The purpose of the fund and related challenge are to simultaneously incentivize COVID-19 […]Read More
Budget includes historic investments in housing, increased supports for families and child care, and tools to continue Rhode Island’s economic recovery PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, signed the FY22 budget today at the State House. The budget makes important investments in housing, […]Read More
“Industry standard markup” language in H-6324 / S-870 will likely lead to even higher repair costs for Rhode Island drivers who already pay the highest autobody repair costs in the nation. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is urging Governor Daniel McKee to veto legislation (H-6324 / S-870), that if allowed […]Read More
MacColl YMCA Partners with Providence Pirates to Host Basketball Camps
Lincoln, RI (July 6, 2021) – The MacColl YMCA is excited to announce that they have partnered with the Providence Pirates to offer basketball camps and clinics throughout the summer. With something for all ages, this is a unique opportunity to learn skills from members of a Semi-Pro basketball team. The Y basketball staff will […]Read More