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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State Distributes $1.4 Million In Grants To Fight Substance Abuse
Rhode Island health officials will channel $1.4 million in the fight against substance abuse. Federal grant money will create five regional task forces…
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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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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Weekend! Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the week on the…
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Political Roundtable: Neronha On Corruption, His Future & Curbing Opioid Deaths
US Attorney Peter Neronha joins Political Roundtable to discuss the persistence of corruption in Rhode Island; whether he plans to run for attorney…
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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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Start Opioid Addiction Treatment In The ER, Say Yale Researchers
Yale researchers say treatment for opioid addiction should start in hospital emergency departments. Results from an ongoing study released Monday find…
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Raimondo Says RI Is Getting Stronger; GOP Disagrees; Outlook Uncertain On Free Tuition Plan
With her term as governor half-way over, Gina Raimondo used her latest State of the State address to assert she’s steering Rhode Island in the right…
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Overdose Deaths Continue Rise In New England
The number of deaths from heroin and other opioids continues to rise in New England. That’s according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
