Children who experience abuse or neglect–or even the stress of poverty—can have serious health problems later in life. That’s one of many challenges for…
Kristin Gourlay
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Case Backlog Shrinks, Search Begins For New Medical Examiner
The state Medical Examiner’s Office reports fewer cases in the backlog since the departure of the chief medical examiner. She was placed on…
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Children In Crisis: Documents, Data, And Resources
Want to take a deeper dive into Rhode Island’s child welfare system? Here’s a selection of reports and documents about the Department of Children, Youth…
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Children In Crisis: Investigating DCYF, One Story At A Time
Days after taking office, Gov. Gina Raimondo made a change in leadership at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. That was after a series of…
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Children In Crisis: Christian’s Story
Christian shares his story about growing up with an abusive mother, running away, and ending up in and out of group homes. Today he’s on his own, trying…
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Children In Crisis: With Few Alternatives, More Kids End Up in Group Homes
Rhode Island’s child welfare system is under the microscope. Gov. Gina Raimondo has called for a complete overhaul, saying the Department of Children,…
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Medical Marijuana Discrimination Case Will Move Forward
A Rhode Island Superior Court judge will allow an employment discrimination case involving medical marijuana to go forward. The case hinges on a…
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Brookings Institution To Develop Economic Strategies For RI
Governor Gina Raimondo has asked the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program to develop a new economic strategy for Rhode Island. The…
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Newport Hospital Opens Chronic Lyme Clinic
Newport Hospital has opened a new center for Lyme disease. Most doctors can treat Lyme with antibiotics, but the new clinic aims to help patients with…
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Can Pharmacies Help Reduce Overdose Deaths?
Can pharmacies play a bigger role to prevent death from drug overdose? That’s the question researchers from Rhode Island and Massachusetts hope to…
