Note: I’ve added a point about the Good Samaritan law, thanks to comments from readers. It’s up for consideration now at the Statehouse. A group of…
Kristin Gourlay
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Reed Bill Would Boost Access To Overdose Antidote Narcan
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) has introduced legislation to make the overdose antidote drug Narcan more widely available nationwide. The legislation would make…
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Concerned About Insurance Rates? Weigh In.
Rhode Island’s health insurance commissioner is asking the public to weigh in on health insurance rates tonight. Health insurers have to file a request…
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Common Bacteria Took Child’s Life, Not Meningitis
State health officials say bacterial meningitis did not take the life of a 13-month-old Tuesday, as previously suspected. Instead, the cause of death…
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Providence VA Unveils New Tools To Combat Opioid Abuse
The Providence VA is stepping up efforts to curb prescription painkiller abuse and overdose deaths. Now there are two new tools in the fight. Nationwide…
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Interview: Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott Takes Reins At Health Dept.
Rhode Island is facing a litany of serious health issues – from a rising number of overdose deaths to a spike in sexually transmitted infections. It’s…
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URI Pharmacy Dean: CVS/Target Deal Could Help Consumers
Woonsocket-based CVS Health says it’s paying nearly $2 billion dollars to take over Target’s pharmacies and walk-in clinics. The deal adds more than…
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Nepalese Earthquake Survivors Live In Shelters Like This
A temporary shelter has gone up on the lawn outside of the Watson Institute at Brown University. The structure is modeled on shelters used by the…
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Debrief: “Reinvent Medicaid” Survives House Budget
House lawmakers will vote next week on an $8.7 billion dollar state budget. More than a third of it pays for health care and other related services….
