Former New England Patriot and 3-time Super Bowl Champion Joe Andruzzi and his wife Jen visited patients in the Infusion Center at Women & Infants Hospital today. Joe, a cancer survivor himself, spent time with patients, giving them words of encouragement in their fight against cancer, and even letting them try on his Super Bowl […]Read More
Judge in Texas voids rule that insurance companies cover full cost of preventative health services, including cancer screenings, mental health screenings, and life-saving HIV/AIDS drugs WASHINGTON DC — Today, after a U.S. District Judge in Texas issued a ruling that employers can’t be required to cover specified preventive health care services, such as cancer screenings […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – As of April 1, 2023, disposable menstrual products, such as tampons and sanitary pads, will be available in city-owned buildings at no cost. Any person in need of such products will be able to obtain them for free in public restrooms at Pawtucket City Hall, Pawtucket Police, and Fire Stations, Leon Mathieu Senior Center, […]Read More
Providence, R.I. – A coalition of more than 30 local organizations joined together today in the Statehouse library in support of “Healthy School Meals for All,” a policy which would offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of their household income, as part of the school day. The group is supporting proposed legislation […]Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence has rolled out the Rhode Island Rebounds Ventilation Program. The program is a statewide effort to improve indoor air quality in an effort to reduce the transmission rate of COVID-19 and support small businesses recovery. East Providence is one of several intermediaries executing the program. […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha led a coalition of attorneys general from across the nation in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit seeking to protect mental health and substance abuse disorder care in their states. The case addresses whether insurers may deny access […]Read More
Attention Pawtucket Residents – Rhode Island General Law requires all Dogs, Cats (including indoor cats), and ferrets be vaccinated against Rabies. The City of Pawtucket is hosting a clinic this Saturday, from 10-12 at the Paul J. Wildenhain Memorial Animal Shelter (Slater Park).Read More
PAWTUCKET, R.I., – The Guild’s Pawtucket Beer Garden will be home for the Pawtucket Farmers Market on Friday nights from May through October 2023. Opening day will be May 12th, just in time to buy Mother’s Day flowers or ingredients to make Mom a home cooked meal. The market is located in The Guild’s outdoor beer […]Read More
Per federal guidelines, renewal effort begins April 1 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island state leaders, and community partners gathered today at the Providence Community Health Center to provide an overview of Rhode Island’s plan, per federal requirements, for the state to restart Medicaid renewals beginning on April 1. The state has 12 […]Read More
Practices to achieve designation include five Lifespan and Coastal Medical sites and three Pappas OPT physical therapy locations PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 13, 2023) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has designated 10 more healthcare sites as LGBTQ Safe Zones, certifying that the providers have demonstrated care designed to meet the specific needs of LGBTQ patients. […]Read More
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