The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced that it is expanding support and funding to establish four new Health Equity Zones (HEZs). Warwick, Warren, Blackstone Valley (including Cumberland, North Smithfield, and Lincoln), and the 02905 ZIP code (including lower South Providence and nearby neighborhoods) were chosen through a competitive process that drew applicants […]Read More
New England COVID-19 Update In March, 2020 COVID-19 arrived with a devastating impact to the residents, businesses and the collective health of New England. Thousands were left suddenly unemployed, hospitals were overwhelmed with critically ill patients, and businesses were forced to close with little notice. FEMA partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]Read More
Safe Zone designation identifies sites providing safe and inclusive care to LGBTQ community PROVIDENCE, RI (July 1, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is accepting applications from Rhode Island-based healthcare providers – including all practices, facilities and services – for its latest round of LGBTQ Safe Zone practice certification. This new cohort will […]Read More
Hospital blood demand remains high as nation heads into holiday week MEDFORD,Mass (June 28, 2021) — The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortagethat is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make […]Read More
RAYNHAM — With temperatures expected to be in the 90’s through Wednesday, Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita would like to provide residents with hot weather safety tips. Massachusetts is currently under a heat advisory. Temperatures are forecast to be in the mid-upper 90s for the first half of this week. High temperatures, along with high humidity […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – After a competitive procurement process, the State has selected Deloitte Consulting LLP for a three-year maintenance, operations and enhancement support contract for the RIBridges public benefits technology system. The RIBridges system has been instrumental during the pandemic and is supporting the distribution of benefits which are currently being issued to about a third […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Mackerel Cove Beach in Jamestown for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer season. The status of a beach may change as new data become […]Read More
Municipal: These sites are operated by the City of Pawtucket: Walk-ins are welcome 6/23/21 5-8PM McCoy: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=3532&find_label=find_location&return_to=%2Fappointment%2Fen%2Fclinic%2Fsearch 6/26/21 8:30AM-10:30AM McCoy: https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=3876&find_label=find_location&return_to=%2Fappointment%2Fen%2Fclinic%2Fsearch Other clinics through 3rd party providers: Pawtucket YMCA Clinics: These clinics are open to Pawtucket residents. Walk-ins are welcome June 26th (Pfizer): https://www.vaccinateri.org/appointment/en/client/registration?clinic_id=4121 Simpson’s Pharmacy Clinics:Read More
REGION 1 – FEMA awarded a $1,580,594 grant to the Rhode Island Department of Health. The grant provided funding for the state’s COVID-19 resource communications program which operated between Aug. 1 and Dec. 31. FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) funds helped provide programs for the deaf community and those with limited English proficiency throughout Rhode Island. This […]Read More
State to receive $45.1 million to ensure children have access to food during school break PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recently granted Rhode Island approval to extend Pandemic-EBT benefits (P-EBT) through the summer months of July and […]Read More
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