Administration to start in Rhode Island early next week PROVIDENCE, RI – With COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months through 5 years of age now authorized and recommended by national health officials, vaccine for this population is en route to Rhode Island and will be available early next week. “It’s great news that some of our youngest […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Fogland Beach in Tiverton and Gooseberry Beach in Newport for swimming because of high bacteria 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
Key role in creating opportunities for diverse Rhode Island businesses Providence, R.I. — Reinforcing its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Doris M. De Los Santos supplier diversity program manager. In this newly created position, De Los Santos will advocate for supplier diversity within the […]Read More
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is making Medicare easier. Here to talk about their 5-Star Medicare Advantage plans and community events are Ivette Luna BCBSRI Director, Consumer Engagement and Jennifer Rodrigues from the fold-out store.Read More
As part of its strategy to address COVID-19 as a manageable endemic disease, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing its plan for the transition of State-supported testing and vaccination to traditional partners and settings for providing COVID-19 services. COVID-19 services, like testing and vaccination, are now widely available through multiple accessible channels, […]Read More
Health insurer has received highest member satisfaction ranking by J.D. Power PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 8, 2022) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) members have rated the health insurer #1 in member satisfaction among commercial health plans in the Northeast region in the annual J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Satisfaction […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee is sharing the news that Dr. James McDonald, MD, MPH, will be stepping down as the Interim Director at the Department of Health so that he can focus on emerging healthcare needs of his family. Dr. McDonald’s last day of State service will be July 29, 2022. He will continue […]Read More
LUNG FORCE Walk Providence Returns to In-Person, Outdoor Event on June 11, 2022 to Support Lung Health and COVID-19 Initiative Registration Is Now Open for the 2022 LUNG FORCE Walk Providence Providence, RI – The American Lung Association in Rhode Island will host the eighth annual LUNG FORCE Walk Providence on Saturday, June 11, 2022 beginning at 9:00 am […]Read More
With Gov. Dan McKee’s signature on the Rhode Island Cannabis Act, adults can now legally possess and cultivate limited amounts of cannabis in the Ocean State; sales are expected to begin by December of this year PROVIDENCE, RI — After successful votes in the state legislature yesterday, Gov. Dan McKee held a signing ceremony on […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today signed into law the Rhode Island Cannabis Act, legalizing and safely regulating recreational adult-use cannabis in the state. The Act includes automatic expungement of prior civil or criminal marijuana possession charges, a key provision in the Governor’s original cannabis proposal to the General Assembly. Governor McKee was joined for […]Read More
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