Safe Zone designation identifies sites providing safe and inclusive care to LGBTQ community PROVIDENCE, RI (July 1, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is accepting applications from Rhode Island-based healthcare providers – including all practices, facilities and services – for its latest round of LGBTQ Safe Zone practice certification. This new cohort will […]Read More
Hospital blood demand remains high as nation heads into holiday week MEDFORD,Mass (June 28, 2021) — The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortagethat is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make […]Read More
RAYNHAM — With temperatures expected to be in the 90’s through Wednesday, Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita would like to provide residents with hot weather safety tips. Massachusetts is currently under a heat advisory. Temperatures are forecast to be in the mid-upper 90s for the first half of this week. High temperatures, along with high humidity […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – After a competitive procurement process, the State has selected Deloitte Consulting LLP for a three-year maintenance, operations and enhancement support contract for the RIBridges public benefits technology system. The RIBridges system has been instrumental during the pandemic and is supporting the distribution of benefits which are currently being issued to about a third […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Mackerel Cove Beach in Jamestown for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer season. The status of a beach may change as new data become […]Read More
Municipal: These sites are operated by the City of Pawtucket: Walk-ins are welcome 6/23/21 5-8PM McCoy: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=3532&find_label=find_location&return_to=%2Fappointment%2Fen%2Fclinic%2Fsearch 6/26/21 8:30AM-10:30AM McCoy: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=3876&find_label=find_location&return_to=%2Fappointment%2Fen%2Fclinic%2Fsearch Other clinics through 3rd party providers: Pawtucket YMCA Clinics: These clinics are open to Pawtucket residents. Walk-ins are welcome June 26th (Pfizer): https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=4121 Simpson’s Pharmacy Clinics:Read More
REGION 1 – FEMA awarded a $1,580,594 grant to the Rhode Island Department of Health. The grant provided funding for the state’s COVID-19 resource communications program which operated between Aug. 1 and Dec. 31. FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) funds helped provide programs for the deaf community and those with limited English proficiency throughout Rhode Island. This […]Read More
State to receive $45.1 million to ensure children have access to food during school break PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recently granted Rhode Island approval to extend Pandemic-EBT benefits (P-EBT) through the summer months of July and […]Read More
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), senior member of House Armed Services Committee, today voted in support of H.R. 239, the Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act — which Rep. Langevin helped pass 11 years ago – all women who have civilian health insurance can receive basic contraceptive services without a […]Read More
Uber donating transportation to help the most vulnerable Rhode Islanders get to and from local COVID-19 vaccine sites PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that Uber has partnered with United Way of Rhode Island to help ensure eligible Rhode Islanders can access the COVID-19 vaccine. The partnership supports the State’s goal to vaccinate as […]Read More
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