COVID-19 is still present in Pawtucket. Help us to protect the community by getting tested and vaccinated for COVID-19. Resources can be found on the Pawtucket website at www.pawtucketri.com/covid19.Read More
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
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
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
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Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for
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
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
Settlements with Teva and Allergan conclude Rhode Island’s principal opioid litigation, bringing the total of cash settlements up to nearly $190 million; Rhode Island to receive one million Naloxone sprays and additional treatment drugs free of charge over the next 10 years PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced settlements with drug […]Read More
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Governor McKee Announces Community Based COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for
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 Saturday, March 19 and Sunday, March 20. Community based COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held Saturday, March 19 in Lincoln, Warwick, Cumberland, and Providence, and Sunday, March 20 in […]Read More
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Providence Schools to host five family COVID-19 vaccination clinics March
PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to increase vaccination rates among its elementary school population, the Providence Public School District will host COVID-19 vaccination clinics for ages 5 and up at five schools where student vaccination rates are below 20%. Newly vaccinated children will receive toys donated by Hasbro, while families of those newly vaccinated will […]Read More
CRANSTON, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island in Cranston to deliver meals to senior citizens as part of the “March for Meals” campaign, which aims to deliver warm meals and safe, socially-distanced visits to older homebound adults. This year’s annual “March for Meals” honors the 50th anniversary of […]Read More