The City of Pawtucket, in accordance with the Pause in Rhode Island, has announced that City Hall will be closed to the public from November 30th to December 13th. “As coronavirus cases continue to increase during these unprecedented times and with the upcoming ‘Pause,’ we need to ensure that our hardworking municipal employees and our residents […]Read More
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce celebrate honorees with $10K donation to United Way COVID-19 Response Fund PROVIDENCE, RI (November 23, 2020) – In recognition of Rhode Island employers’ successful efforts to advance employee wellness and build a healthier Rhode Island, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island […]Read More
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering reducing the recommended self-quarantine period for people who may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Current guidelines recommend people isolate for 14 days in that situation, but an official said Tuesday the period could be shortened an unspecified amount if a person tests negative […]Read More
In Central Falls masking is mandatory and the new Health Ambassadors show residents how. CENTRAL FALLS– In an effort to slow the spread of Coronavirus and protect residents of Central Falls, Mayor James A. Diossa and the Central Falls Office on Health led by Dr. Michael Fine have established a Health Ambassador program which informs […]Read More
By VOA News The World Health Organization’s emergencies program director said Wednesday that vaccines alone would not end the COVID-19 pandemic and would do nothing to stop the current global surge in coronavirus infections. Mike Ryan made the comments during a virtual question-and-answer session from the agency’s headquarters in Geneva. His comments came the same day […]Read More
By VOA News New York City Wednesday ordered schools to close, as the city recorded a seventh-straight day with a COVID-19 positivity rate of over 3%. “Public school buildings will be closed as of tomorrow, Thursday Nov. 19, out an abundance of caution. We must fight back the second wave of COVID-19,” New York City mayor Bill […]Read More
Results will influence policy and inform strategy for systemic change PROVIDENCE, RI (November 16, 2020) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), in partnership with the Brown University School of Public Health (Brown), today announced the results of the 2020 RI Life Index, the second annual statewide survey based on interviews with more than […]Read More
Digital offerings, wellness rewards of up to $500 per household and discounts on fitness programs, lifestyle services and health-related products among plan features PROVIDENCE, RI (November 12, 2020) –Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is offering individuals and families medical and dental plans for the 2021 open enrollment period that feature innovative […]Read More
Rhode Island is unique on many levels, especially when it comes to healthcare. Leaders from across the healthcare spectrum have joined during the past several years with the shared aim of transforming the healthcare ecosystem and improving the health of Rhode Islanders. We’ve collaborated to develop payment models rewarding quality of outcomes over quantity of […]Read More
Cases are rising drastically, and it’s more important than ever that we all stay informed. Please, stay home except for essential activities, and wear a mask anytime you’re with people you don’t live with. Together, we can turn our case numbers around. If you know someone who needs a way to stay up-to-date on the latest […]Read More
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