Rhode Islanders who want to follow the federal government’s new dietary guidelines may find it a challenge, especially when it comes to sugar. Here’s…
Kristin Gourlay
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Good Samaritan Bill To Protect Overdose Rescuers Heads To House
So-called Good Samaritan legislation now faces a vote in the Rhode Island House, after winning quick passage in the Senate. The bill would protect…
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Health Care 2016: Tell Us What’s On Your Wish List For Lawmakers!
(Scroll down for survey) A new legislative session has begun. And that means health committees on both sides of the General Assembly will no doubt be fi…
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Rhode Islanders Ring in 2016 In Quiet Revelry And Crowded Parties
This New Year’s Eve, we wanted to find out how some Rhode Islanders plan to celebrate. At Providence Place Mall, we found revelers browsing for party…
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RI Renews Loan Forgiveness Program For Doctors
Rhode Island is entering the second year of a program that repays medical school loans for doctors in underserved areas. The program, which is also…
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Health Dept. Ends Ebola Symptom Monitoring
Rhode Island’s Department of Health has officially ended its symptom monitoring program for people returning from West Africa. The decision comes as the…
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The Pulse: Tying Up Year-End Loose Ends (For Your Health)
Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, I like to tie up loose ends before the first of January. What didn’t I get to? How can I plan ahead to make it…
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The Pulse: Some Medical TV Shows You Might Have Missed (But Should Watch Over The Holidays!)
One of the joys of the Internet is easy access, on demand to plenty of movies and TV shows. The only question is: what’s worth watching, or even binge…
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DCYF Cancels Network Contracts; Will Rebid For Services
Rhode Island’s child welfare agency will be canceling millions of dollars in contracts. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families says the change…
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Rhode Islanders’ Holiday Traditions Travel The World
Rhode Islanders hail from all over the world, and so too do the dishes and traditions we practice during the holidays. To sample some of this season’s…
