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
Air quality alert issued for Rhode Island today as wildfire smoke moves in from Minnesota
DEM forecasts unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups beginning midday; residents advised to limit time outdoors and keep windows closed
Rhode Island Blood Center declares blood emergency as supply falls below two-day level
Donors urgently needed as summer travel and trauma season strain an already critically low inventory
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about health care in Lithuania
In 2024, Lithuanians spent about $4259 per person per year on health care. We spent about $14,880 in that year.
Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth reopens after bacteria levels return to safe levels
Third Beach in Middletown and City Park Beach in Warwick remain under swimming advisories
Health department recommends against swimming at Third Beach, Sandy Point, and City Park Beach
High bacteria counts prompted advisories at three local beaches; RIDOH will continue monitoring through Labor Day
Free skin cancer screenings coming to Easton’s Beach and other Rhode Island beaches this summer
Dermatologists from Brown Health will screen the first 100 people at each of five beach and park events between July and August
State agencies advise avoiding contact with three Rhode Island waterbodies over algae blooms
Harmful algae blooms prompt warnings at Upper Melville Pond in Portsmouth, along with reservoirs in North Providence and Burrillville
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RIDOH recommends reopening swimming areas at Hazards and Gooseberry beaches in Newport
State health officials say bacteria counts have returned to safe levels at the two Newport beaches
RIDOH recommends swimming advisories at five beaches in Jamestown, Newport and Tiverton
State health officials cite high bacteria counts at the Newport County beaches
RIDOH recommends reopening swimming at Easton’s Beach in Newport
State health officials say bacteria counts have returned to safe levels at the Newport and Coventry beaches
RIDOH recommends closing swimming areas at three Rhode Island beaches, including Easton’s Beach
State health officials cite high bacteria counts at the Newport, Warwick and Coventry beaches
Rhode Island issues another air quality alert for Thursday
Ground-level ozone is again expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups statewide, with peak concentrations from early afternoon into the evening
Officials warn against contact with Newport’s Almy Pond over algae bloom
State health and environmental agencies say all recreation should be avoided after toxins from a blue-green algae bloom were detected in the pond
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