Integration of new platform among the ways 211 is connecting health and social care providers to improve overall health and wellbeing of Rhode Islanders in need Providence, R.I. As part of an effort to improve the health of all Rhode Islanders, United Way of Rhode Island has upgraded the capabilities of its 211 service with […]Read More
New York, NY, November 30, 2022 — According to the 2022 National Diabetes Statistics Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 11% of the U.S. population (approximately 37.3 million people) has diabetes. The study also found that 38% of adults 18 and older in the U.S., some 96 million people, have prediabetes. Diabetes is […]Read More
NAIROBI, KENYA – CFK Africa, a nonprofit with offices in Kenya and the U.S., is preparing for the potential to see a resurgence in cholera cases as the highly infectious and deadly disease makes a comeback worldwide. Nairobi and Kiambu counties in Kenya both recently recorded an outbreak, and the nonprofit has already documented one case at its Tabitha […]Read More
Brings total new shelter beds under the McKee Administration to more than 350, increasing statewide shelter capacity to more than 1,000 beds PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced it has awarded $1.4 million to fund an additional 77 new emergency shelter beds. This round of funding is in addition to $4.1 million distributed over […]Read More
Under Rhode Island law, significant healthcare transactions require this Office’s approval before they may proceed. Specifically, under the state’s Hospital Conversions Act, transfers of 20% or more of ownership, assets, membership interest, authority or control of a hospital require approval by the Attorney General. The proposed sale of Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals announced today will […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket announced today that several sites will be available as warming centers to help cope with the cold weather Rhode Island is experiencing. The following local buildings will be open to the public during the times listed below: The Pawtucket Police Department Headquarters lobby at 121 Roosevelt Avenue is available […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – John Fernandez has been named the fourth president and chief executive officer of Lifespan, beginning in early 2023. Lifespan’s board of directors voted unanimously to approve Fernandez, who is currently president of Mass Eye and Ear and president of Mass General Brigham Integrated Care, both located in Boston, Massachusetts. Fernandez will succeed Timothy J. Babineau, MD, who stepped down […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed says progress is being made – but more is needed — when it comes to diagnosing, treating, preventing, and finding a vaccine for Lyme disease, and other tick-borne illnesses. Senator Reed has delivered federal investments to help accelerate medical breakthroughs by prioritizing Lyme disease research. Today, Reed congratulated the […]Read More
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Grace Diaz (D – Dist. 11, Providence) marked World Diabetes Day today to spread awareness about the effects and prevention of diabetes. The event, which is hosted in cooperation with Healthcentric Advisors and other local partners, saw Representative Diaz presenting the Grace Diaz Blue Light Award. Every year the award is […]Read More
Providence, RI—In the more than 30 years since the founding of AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI), the World Health Organization estimates that there are currently about 38,400,000 people living with HIV across the globe. To bring attention to the continued epidemic and remember those lost, APRI is hosting its 2nd Annual Red Scarves Across the River community art event in honor of World AIDS […]Read More
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