Filling the need, and a bunch of cavities
‘We are committed to working hard because every child deserves a happy and healthy smile.’ This story originally was...
Q & A with Judith Lynn Stillman
Thanks, Judy, for joining us here on Ocean State Stories. You have had such a distinguished career in so...
Statewide association of community organizations helps disadvantaged Rhode Islanders
‘We have been able to enhance services provided to these patients while outperforming predicted cost growth trends and maintaining...
Q & A with artist and teacher Susan Garland
‘Creative energy is Divine, and we all need to tap into it.’ Susan, thanks for sharing some of your...
Accidental overdose deaths in Rhode Island down 7.3% in 2023, marking first decline in four years
But despite modest progress, Black and Hispanic residents still lack access to treatment This story was originally published in...
Moving beyond disease-specific approach, Health Equity Zones give Rhode Islanders opportunity to improve quality of life
‘The value of HEZs is undeniably proven… We hope to be the ripple that makes that change. It’s intentional...
Rhode Island’s children are doing OK, but not as well as kids in much of New England
‘We should not be satisfied… We know we have further to go’ This story was originally published in Rhode...
Karen Santilli wants to move the YMCA past its COVID slump
‘She has a North Star as a leader where she knows where she wants to go and she knows...
Q & A with Brown School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Jha
A belated welcome back to Brown, Ashish. You returned last June after more than a year as the White...
Q & A with Jen Fantozzi, co-founder of Plates With Purpose
Let’s start with an overview of the organization you cofounded with Jenn Capracotta, Plates With Purpose. What is its...
Q & A with Pawtucket State Rep. Jennifer Stewart
Welcome, Jennifer, to the Ocean State Stories Q & A forum. You are a state representative from District 59,...
Q & A with Charlene Traynum
Charlene, you came to our attention reading the interview you granted Newport This Week, a publication we read regularly...
Q & A with Rebecca Bertrand
A belated congratulations, Rebecca, on becoming executive director of the Newport Historical Society [in 2022]! Can you give us...