Category : Health

PROVIDENCE, RI – With Rhode Island experiencing extreme heat over the next few days, Governor Dan McKee is alerting Rhode Islanders to the availability of cooling centers statewide and is reminding people about measures to take to stay healthy and safe. “Extreme heat can be a serious health concern for anyone. However, it’s particularly dangerous for […]Read More

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Ginny-B Campground Beach in Foster and Kent County YMCA Beach in Warwick because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date […]Read More

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Ginny-B Campground Beach in Foster and Kent County YMCA Beach in Warwick because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date […]Read More

Amos House to serve up to 57 families with children at former Charlesgate Nursing Home  PROVIDENCE – Amos House began this week to move families experiencing homelessness into three floors of the Charlesgate facility on Randall Street in Providence. These services will occupy as many as 57 rooms, with the initial 21 families moving in from […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Recreation Department Director Stephen Grace and Parks Superintendent Wendy Nilsson today announced the official reopening of Providence splash pads and pools and the start of summer meal service.  Splash pads are officially reopened today, and pools will open on July 3 but will be closed on July 4 in […]Read More

As part of efforts to help all children in Rhode Island be tested for lead poisoning at least twice by the age of three, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are announcing two lead screening events next week. The events are free and no health […]Read More

SOMERSET — Chief Todd Costa is pleased to announce that the Somerset Police Department has partnered with the Neighbors Public Safety Service app. In an effort to connect with residents and improve the safety of the Somerset community, the department will now be able to view, post and respond to crime and safety-related information posted […]Read More