Flu shots encouraged for all Rhode Islanders 6 months of age and older PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee joined leaders from the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today to get his flu shot and encourage everyone 6 months of age and older to get their flu shots to stay as healthy as possible this […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline answered more than 6,000 calls during its first year of operation in Rhode Island, significantly increasing the number of people being connected to mental health resources even as the state continued to have one of the highest local answer rates […]Read More
Move expected to significantly expand access to mental health services PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Rhode Island has joined the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which will expand treatment options for people in need of care from a psychologist. Properly credentialed psychologists licensed and located […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that it is accepting applications from public and private institutions that would like to participate in the federally funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Child-care centers, adult day-care centers, day care homes, schools and emergency shelters may participate in the Child and Adult […]Read More
Organized groups of employees will spend the workday volunteering across the state at 14 organizations addressing critical community needs PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Sept. 15, 2023) – Today, more than 530 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) employees spread across the state to participate in Blue across Rhode Island, an annual company-sponsored day of service, […]Read More
Ortho Rhode Island to Serve as Rhode Island FC’s Exclusive Orthopedic Partner and Provide Services as Official Team Physicians PAWTUCKET, RI — Rhode Island FC has signed Ortho Rhode Island as the club’s first “Anchor Partner”. As an Anchor Partner, Ortho Rhode Island will be Rhode Island FC’s exclusive orthopedic partner, providing the Club with […]Read More
Forthcoming plans will provide essential guidance for future housing policy and resource investments. PROVIDENCE – In an important step toward more holistically addressing the state’s housing challenges, the Rhode Island Department of Housing today announced that Abt Associates has been selected as the vendor to support the development of statewide housing plans that will describe […]Read More
Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps make quality child care accessible and affordable PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today joined the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Secretary and Chair of the Children’s Cabinet Richard Charest, Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Interim President Dr. Rosemary Costigan, and Department of Human Services Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito […]Read More
Practices to achieve designation include all 17 Rhode Island Medical Imaging sites, six Tides Family Service locations, and East Bay Community Action Program PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Sept. 6, 2023) — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has designated an additional 37 healthcare sites as LGBTQ Safe Zones, certifying that they have demonstrated […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is committed to the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families. In light of the current extreme heat conditions forecasted for our area, PPSD will temporarily close 19 Providence public schools on Thursday, September 7. The following schools will be closed tomorrow, September 7 […]Read More
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