Rhode Island seeing elevated rabies activity this year, mostly in raccoons and bats
The state health department says its round-the-clock exposure assessment program spares 1,800 to 2,300 people a year from unnecessary treatment that runs $11,000 to $14,000 a course
State launches men’s mental health campaign aimed at working-age Rhode Islanders
Man Therapy targets men 25 to 64, a group whose suicide rate is nearly double the state’s overall rate
Newport Hospital is first in Rhode Island with the da Vinci 5 surgical robot
The system, paid for entirely by donors, will be used for minimally invasive urology, gynecology, thoracic and general surgery
Reed, Whitehouse and Amo ask EPA for help with Tiverton PFAS contamination
More than half of the private wells tested have exceeded the state standard, with one at roughly 4,000 parts per trillion — the highest ever recorded in a Rhode Island private well
Washington County man is Rhode Island’s third Powassan virus case this year
The rare tick-borne infection has no vaccine or treatment; health officials urge continued precautions as fall hiking season begins
Rhode Island health officials urge flu, COVID and RSV vaccination ahead of respiratory season
861 people were hospitalized with flu in the state last season and 54 died; flu vaccine is available now, with community clinics starting in October
State advises avoiding all contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth over algae bloom
Swimming, fishing, boating and kayaking are all considered high risk until testing shows the bloom has cleared
This Day In History: August 31, 1881 – Inaugural US Men’s Single Tennis Championships Is Played in Newport
The inaugural U.S. National Championship took place on August 31, 1881 at the Newport Casino in Newport, Rhode Island.
On This Day In Newport History – August 27, 1995: Tiger Woods Wins 1995 U.S. Amateur Championship in Newport
At age 19, Tiger Woods became the ninth player to win back-to-back Amateur championships when he defeated Buddy Marucci on August 27th at the 1995 US Amateur at Newport Country Club.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about COVID and flu vaccines in 2026
As we expected, the severity of Covid is trending down over the years, as more of us get more and more immune to it, and our herd immunity strengthens.
King Park Beach reopens for swimming
Bacteria counts have returned to safe levels, state health department says
Rhode Island says childhood vaccine requirements unchanged despite federal executive order
State health officials tell families and schools to continue following the existing immunization schedule as the school year approaches
Health department recommends closing King Park Beach to swimming
High bacteria counts prompt advisory Thursday afternoon
Newport County man diagnosed with rare tick-borne Powassan virus
State’s second case this year; health officials urge tick precautions with no vaccine or treatment available
Newport Mental Health licensed to provide mobile crisis response for children and families across Rhode Island
New MRSS designation means trained clinicians will respond 24/7 wherever a crisis occurs — at home, at school, or in the community
Boil water advisory lifted for Stone Bridge Fire District customers in Tiverton
The advisory was put in place July 27 following a water main break that risked causing a loss of pressure to multiple areas of the system.
Boil water advisory issued for Stone Bridge Fire District customers in Tiverton
Water main break on Lawton Ave caused pressure loss that may have allowed bacteria to enter the system
Dr. Michael Fine: Why it’s crazy we don’t have community paramedicine everywhere in Rhode Island
Community paramedical programs differ – but generally use one of two approaches.
State agencies warn against all water contact at Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth and Tiogue Lake in Coventry due to algae blooms
Swimming, fishing, boating, and kayaking are all considered high risk; pets should be kept out of the water
Rhode Island health officials issue food safety reminder as multistate Cyclospora outbreak is linked to Taco Bell lettuce
No Rhode Island cases are connected to the outbreak; CDC advises against eating shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in five Midwest states
Rhode Island is on pace to exceed its annual average for rabid animals, state health officials warn
25 rabid animals have been identified so far in 2026, mostly raccoons and bats; 32 people have already required treatment
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