An AIDS Project Rhode Island program that helps people living with HIV/AIDS with everyday tasks is starting up again.
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New Report Suggests Ways RI students Can Get Active In School
A new report from the non-profit Rhode Island KIDS COUNT is suggesting ways to get students more active in school.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in Rhode Island politics, right? Lots to chew on here, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Meals On Wheels RI Services Could Be Stretched Under Proposed Budget Cuts
Meals on Wheels Rhode Island leaders say their program could be severely limited under President Trump’s proposed budget. Rhode Island’s MOW program…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Mar. 7
What’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, March 7: CARE NEW ENGLAND LAYOFFS: Care New England continues to struggle financially. A memo from CNE…
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Kilmartin Wants Synthetic Opioids Marked Controlled Substances
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin wants to list emerging synthetic opioids as controlled substances. Kilmartin says this would give law…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Feb. 28
What’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, Feb. 28 UHIP: The House Oversight Committee continues hearings on UHIP Thursday, March 2 at the State…
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Should RI Change Tack To Reduce Overdose Deaths?
Despite efforts to raise awareness and target groups at risk, overdose deaths continue to climb in Rhode Island. More than 320 Rhode Islanders died of…
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RI Dept. Of Health Reports Drug Overdose Deaths Are On The Rise
The Rhode Island Department of Health reported drug-related deaths are on the rise in the Ocean State, Wednesday. The data released said there were over…
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How Medical Advances Have Affected The Blood Bank Industry
Most days, somewhere in New England, the American Red Cross and other blood banks put out the call for donations — and volunteers offer up their veins…
