DEM closes Lower Providence River shellfish area after 800,000-gallon sewage discharge in East Providence
Break in 20-inch forced main near East Bay Bike Path sends untreated sewage into Watchemoket Cove; access to bike path may be temporarily affected during repairs
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about dental cleanings and prevention
The effectiveness of prevention is related to risk.
Boil water notice lifted for Stone Bridge Fire District customers in Tiverton
Health department clears advisory after water main break repairs, testing show no bacteria present
Rhode Island confirms second measles case of 2026 in patient seen at Middletown urgent care
Case is unrelated to one announced last week, state health officials say
Six animals test positive for rabies in Providence County, health officials warn
Raccoons, a bat and a coyote from Burrillville, Lincoln and Providence have tested positive since March 12; results on a North Smithfield raccoon are pending
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about what insurance companies want – and a little about our politics
When was the last time an insurance company executive answered the phone at 3 am to talk to the mom of a three-year-old with a fever?
Beyond the Labels: How the Rhode Island state Ombudsman helps keep the person at the center of care
I recently had the opportunity to meet with Lori Light, Rhode Island State Long Term Care Ombudsman, to better understand the role and why it matters to residents, families, caregivers, and all of us as we navigate the aging journey and consider what it means to keep the person at the center of care. At its core, the work is deeply human and centered on the individual.
EPA honors Rhode Island drinking water project among nation’s best
A consolidation effort connecting a Scituate senior housing community to a school water system earned one of five standout recognitions in the agency’s 2026 AQUARIUS program
Sen. Euer’s bill to protect contraceptive coverage regardless of federal law heard in committee
The legislation would require insurers to cover all FDA-approved contraceptives at no cost to patients
DEM to resume prescribed burns across Rhode Island state lands this week
Planned burns at seven management areas aim to reduce wildfire risk and restore habitat
Rhode Island Department of Health launches “Better State of Healthy” campaign during National Public Health Week
Campaign aims to connect Rhode Islanders with health services and highlight the department’s work
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Expecting a baby? South County Health has you covered with free classes
Newport sessions will be held on on April 11, May 2 and June 13.
Rhode Island sees spike in drug overdoses, health officials issue statewide alert
First statewide overdose alert since 2023 comes as fentanyl continues to contaminate drug supply
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How doula support enhances the pregnancy journey
South County Health has recently opened the Operating Room in the Women and Newborn Care Unit to doulas, meaning that a delivering patient who is being supported by a doula is welcome to have them by their side, even in the OR.
Rhode Island conserves 70 acres at Gull Cove in Portsmouth using oil spill settlement funds
The acquisition, funded by the 2003 Bouchard B-120 oil spill settlement, will preserve critical salt marsh habitat and enhance coastal access along the Sakonnet River
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How Midwives support women through the reproductive years
While midwives are experts in pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care, their role also includes comprehensive gynecologic care throughout the reproductive years.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about paying for medical school
In my last column, I described the incredible difficulty of just applying to medical school. This time I want to describe what it costs.
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When your period is disrupting your life, it’s time to talk about it
At the South County Health Center for Women’s Health, providers are seeing an increasing number of women seeking care for abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding, a condition that can cause fatigue, pain, anemia, and a significant disruption to quality of life.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about getting into medical school. Part 1.
Instead of making it easy to apply and go to medical school, we make it incredibly difficult. Only saints and heroes survive the process.
Caught off guard: Involuntary discharge and why it belongs in your aging plan
If you’re aging yourself or helping to care for an aging parent, this is something worth understanding.
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about keeping Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals alive?
We are now seeing the predictable twisting in the wind as our state leadership struggles with what to do about Roger Williams and Fatima Hospitals, which are bankrupt.
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