The Rhode Island Department of Health continues to monitor pregnant women who have traveled to areas of the world affected by the Zika virus. The agenc…
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Protest Over Memorial’s Plans To Close Birthing Center; Public Meetings Scheduled
Protestors gathered outside Care New England headquarters today, opposing plans to close the birthing center at Memorial Hospital. The health care organ…
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RI Hospital’s Application For New Child Birth Unit Takes Next Step
Update: Our Lady of Fatima Hospital has withdrawn its application to open a new obstetrics unit, according to the RI Dept. of Health. Rhode Island Hospi…
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The Pulse: Zika Virus Travels North; Pregnant Rhode Islanders To Be Tested
Concerns are growing about the spread of the Zika virus to the United States. And while the mosquito that carries the virus is primarily found in the…
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State Law ‘Murky’ On Reporting Sexual Abuse
Alumni from St. George’s School in Middletown have accused the school of breaking the law by failing to report allegations of sexual abuse spanning…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Winter is here in earnest, with weekend snow, and the political beat is revving at full throttle. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and feedb…
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Medical Marijuana Turns 10 In Rhode Island
Ten years ago this month, Rhode Island legalized medical marijuana. Today, nearly 13,000 patients are enrolled, not to mention more than 2000 caregivers…
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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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House Oversight Committee Issues New Subpoenas In 38 Studios Investigation
The Rhode Island House Oversight Committee has voted to issue subpoenas for two more people involved in the crafting of the controversial 38 Studios…
