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Project Undercover Delivers Diapers and Formula as Assistance Requests Increase
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Project Undercover Delivers Diapers and Formula as Assistance Requests Increase

LPR News February 24, 2021

PROVIDENCE, RI — The rapid spread of COVID-19 this winter and the continued economic effects of the pandemic created a surge in requests for essential needs. Family Service of Rhode Island has seen parents with babies struggling to provide diapers, wipes, formula, clothes, and other basic children’s items as the pandemic continues to strain resources. FSRI […]Read More

El Abuelito Recalls Queso Fresco Products Because of Possible Health Risk
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El Abuelito Recalls Queso Fresco Products Because of Possible Health

LPR News February 24, 2021

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that El Abuelito Cheese of Paterson, NJ is recalling all Queso Fresco (fresh, soft cheese) products, because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.  As of February 11, 2021, the CDC reports seven people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes from four states. To date, no cases have been identified in […]Read More

Mexican President Calls for UN Intervention on Global Vaccine Rollout
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Mexican President Calls for UN Intervention on Global Vaccine Rollout

LPR News February 23, 2021

By VOA News Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador called on the United Nations on Tuesday to guarantee equitable access to coronavirus vaccines.   Speaking at a news conference alongside Argentine President Alberto Fernández, Lopez Obrador called the current state of vaccine distribution “totally unfair.”  “The U.N. has to intervene because it’s … an ornament,” he […]Read More

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Butler Hospital collaborate on new program aimed at improving patient outcomes by reducing hospital readmission rate
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Butler

LPR News February 23, 2021

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is partnering with Butler Hospital on a program designed to improve behavioral health outcomes and reduce hospital readmission rates. The Butler Hospital Transitional Outpatient Program intends to provide short-term care to patients immediately following a discharge from an inpatient stay. The short-term care efforts will serve […]Read More

Lucy’s Hearth Receives $50,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI
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Lucy’s Hearth Receives $50,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield

LPR News February 16, 2021

Funds will support a program that helps formerly homeless families transition to permanent homes. MIDDLETOWN, RI — Today Family Service of Rhode Island and Lucy’s Hearth announced that they have received a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Grant in the amount of $50,000. This grant is intended to aid in the successful transition from homelessness and […]Read More

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island introduces SmartShopper program to encourage members to seek high-quality, cost-effective healthcare
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island introduces SmartShopper

LPR News February 16, 2021

BCBSRI members can earn up to $500 in cash rewards PROVIDENCE, RI (February 16, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has launched SmartShopper, a digital healthcare shopping and savings program that helps members compare providers and find the most cost-effective practitioner and location of their choice. Members can earn up to $500 in […]Read More

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