Meditation and mindfulness can improve mental health
“If your heart is not peaceful, you won’t be able to bring peace to others.” SOUTH KINGSTOWN — In...
‘Recovery is Possible’: Overdose Awareness Day Rallies Providence Community to Save Lives and Honor Loved Ones Lost
“This is still a public health crisis.” by Eric Halvarson Originally published by The Providence Eye, a publication partner of Ocean State...
Pioneering program helps victims of sexual violence
Brown University Health’s SAFE services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week PROVIDENCE – Sexual violence is...
Q & A with award-winning filmmaker Michelle Le Brun
“Harken Productions’ mission is to produce compelling films that challenge our assumptions about life and awaken our passion for...
Essential Work in ‘A Living: Working-Class Americans Talk to Their Doctors,’ a book by Michael Stein, M.D.
“I have learned that there can be no meaningful discourse about health divorced from where people work, how many...
Judge issues temporary relief to housing, domestic violence prevention groups
Trump administration’s new policies for HUD, Health and Human Services grants cause ‘immediate harm,’ lawyer argues This story was...
Q & A with Diana Franchitto, president & CEO of HopeHealth
Thanks, Diana, for joining us on Ocean State Stories. HopeHealth has served so many people over the years that...
Ongoing study demonstrates the power of physical activity to help children and adolescents with ADHD
Researcher Nicole Logan and team part of national effort SOUTH KINGSTOWN – When University of Rhode Island Assistant Professor...
R.I. homelessness is down, but more people are out in the cold? New data says it’s true.
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — For the first...
R.I. behavioral health agency case workers speak out about high stress and low pay
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. CRANSTON — About a dozen...
Ocean State Stories asked a sampling of Rhode Islanders what freedom means to them today. Here’s what they said.
Friday is the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ocean State Stories asked a sampling...
Ocean State Stories named finalist in national contest
Honor comes in public service category NEWPORT – Ocean State Stories has been named a finalist in the 2025...
R.I. drops to 19th place in national rankings of child wellbeing
“We know what kids need to grow up healthy and connected so they can thrive as adults: Stable homes,...