Category : Health

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that the Office has filed lawsuits against five R.I. landlords for noncompliance with state lead poisoning prevention laws. All of the lawsuits involve properties where significant lead hazards were found and a child was determined to have lead poisoning. The Attorney General has now filed 17 […]Read More

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Cunliff Lake (Roger Williams Park) in Providence due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. Recent consecutive surveys and sample analyses […]Read More

Rhode Island nonprofit agencies invited to apply for grant support for initiatives that support access to healthy and affordable housing PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 1, 2022) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is now accepting applications for 2023 BlueAngel Community Health Grants. The program will fund initiatives supporting access to healthy and affordable housing. Especially […]Read More

NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI – Congressman David N. Cicilline is hosting his annual Senior Resource Fair on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 5-7pm at North Providence High School. The event is free and open to the public and is an opportunity for Rhode Islanders to learn about important resources available to seniors, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. Attendees will […]Read More

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Ginny B’s Campground Beach in Foster for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH officials will continue to 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 beach […]Read More