Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse co-authored a major package of addiction legislation that just passed the House and Senate. It’s called the…
Kristin Gourlay
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Speaking Across Difference: Take Our Survey!
Help shape the stories for a new series from Rhode Island Public Radio. What keeps people in your community apart? Who is bridging divides such as race,…
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Sen. Whitehouse Cautious But Hopeful On Gun Measures After Police Shootings
In the wake of recent mass and police shootings, Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says Congress may be gearing up to consider more gun legislation….
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, including stories about addiction treatment, intellectual disabilities, medical marijuana,…
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The Pulse: Johnson & Wales Cereal Exhibit Reveals Swinging Pendulum Of Health Advice
Nutrition advice seems to change from one moment to the next – don’t eat fat, eat fat, don’t eat carbs, eat carbs. A new exhibit at Johnson and Wales…
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RIC Offers State’s First Undergrad Certificate For Students With Intellectual Disabilities
Rhode Island College will offer the state’s first undergraduate certificate for students with intellectual disabilities.
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Budgets Strained, States Move More Patients Out of Nursing Homes
State health officials say we’re spending too much on nursing homes. Instead, they say, we could be caring for people, for less money, at home.
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Your weekly briefing about what’s happening in health care: opioid legislation, depression treatment, special needs, and child welfare.
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The Bottom Line: Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian On Attracting Businesses
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line. This week,…
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Residents, Police, NAACP Respond To Dallas Shootings
Rhode Island officials, citizens, faith groups and more have been reacting today to the violence in Dallas. Many Tweeted their reactions, posted on…
