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Bipartisan Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act Introduced in Senate
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Bipartisan Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act Introduced in Senate

LPR News April 5, 2022

Bill would train officers to respond to mental health, behavioral health, and substance use crises Washington, DC – Today, Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) led colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act to help law enforcement respond more effectively to people suffering mental or behavioral health crises.  The senators’ bill […]Read More

Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for the Week Ahead
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Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for the

LPR News April 4, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster Doses Available at Local Clinics Throughout Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for the week ahead. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held around Rhode Island. Registration is recommended for these clinics. To register, visit C19VaccineRI.org and click “Upcoming Community Vaccination Clinics.” In addition, […]Read More

CRANSTON POLICE FORM A CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM AND PARTNER WITH CLINICIANS TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH-RELATED CALLS
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CRANSTON POLICE FORM A CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM AND PARTNER WITH

LPR News March 30, 2022

Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that the department has increased Officer training in mental health awareness and entered into new partnerships with mental health service and community providers to enhance the department’s response and follow-up on mental health-related calls. Due to additional stressors within communities across the country, such […]Read More

Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for Thursday, March 31, Friday, April 1, and Sunday, April 3
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Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for

LPR News March 30, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster Doses Available at Local Clinics Throughout Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for Thursday, March 31, Friday, April 1, and Sunday, April 3. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Thursday, March 31 in Pawtucket, Friday, April 1 in Providence, and […]Read More

Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Education Launch “Let It Out” Mental Health Awareness Campaign ​
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Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Education Launch “Let It

LPR News March 25, 2022

Awareness campaign aimed at connecting students with trusted members of their school communities and support services has already made an impact in three urban communities PAWTUCKET, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today joined school and community leaders at Pawtucket’s Nathanael Greene Elementary School to launch “Let It Out”, a robust mental health campaign […]Read More

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island certifies eight new LGBTQ Safe Zones
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island certifies eight

LPR News March 24, 2022

Safe Zone certification identifies sites providing safe and inclusive care to LGBTQ people PROVIDENCE, RI (March 24, 2022) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has newly certified eight organizations as BCBSRI LGBTQ Safe Zone facilities. This new cohort – including hospice and palliative care, behavioral health services for young adults, breast health services, senior living facilities, and […]Read More

Twa Mushrooms Recalled
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Twa Mushrooms Recalled

LPR News March 23, 2022

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Farm Fresh Produce is recalling certain packages of Twa Agriculture Mixed Mushrooms because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. These products were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The recalled products come in a 14.11 ounce, clear plastic packages marked with […]Read More

Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25
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Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for

LPR News March 23, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster Doses Available at Local Clinics Throughout Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today announced the community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for Thursday, March 24 and Friday, March 25. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Thursday, March 24 in Central Falls, East Providence, and Pawtucket, and Friday, March 25 […]Read More

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island names Jon Fredrickson Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island names Jon

LPR News March 23, 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Jon Fredrickson vice president and chief risk officer. In his new role, he will spearhead efforts to safeguard the organization’s member, employee and proprietary information against ransomware and other digital threats. “With the wave of high-profile cybercrimes that have occurred in […]Read More

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