Rhode Island’s congressional delegation prepares for more influence in Washington
U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo was an 18-year-old field organizer for Sheldon Whitehouse’s first U.S. Senate campaign in 2006 when...
Bullying, substance abuse reduced, student survey says
By GRETA SHUSTERBeacon Media Staff Writer This story was originally published in the Warwick Beacon, a publication partner of Ocean State...
Break a Leg
Trained actors play an essential role in medical student education. By Emilija Sagaityte This story originally appeared in the...
For families who need respite, a borrowed space meets a permanent need on borrowed time
“The biggest compliment I’ve received from parents is that it gives them the opportunity to just breathe.” SOUTH KINGSTOWN —...
Rhode Island rural health projects take shape with $156M federal award
By Alexander Castro-September 23, 2026 6:17 pmUpdated 8:48 pm This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner...
Against the Tide
Meet some of the newly minted MDs choosing to stay in the Ocean State. By Jen A. Miller This...
New procedure for evaluating people with IBD meets with their approval
Intestinal ultrasound is non-invasive, avoiding colonoscopy or imaging PROVIDENCE –– A non-invasive procedure for evaluating people with inflammatory bowel...
Q & A with Jessica David, co-founder and board member of Local Return
“Our strategy also rests on changing the narrative, which I think of as the ‘hearts and minds’ strategy. The truth...
Q & A with URI Associate Professor of Sociology Julie Keller
Thanks, Julie, for agreeing to do this. We want to bring to our audience results of the fourth annual...
Q & A with HopeHealth president and CEO Diana Franchitto
“Our purpose is really about helping patients and families live each day with hope and dignity.” Thanks for joining...
AccessPoint RI empowers people while changing lives
“It’s so important that we bring awareness to the fact that folks in our programs need the same things...
Brown’s Pandemic Center tracks infectious disease outbreaks in U.S. and abroad, offers guidance in preventing, preparing, and mitigating
Center’s Tracking Report brings vital information to readers everywhere PROVIDENCE — “Public distrust of public health guidance from the...
Narcan training is saving lives in New Bedford, advocates say
Courses are training people on how to use naloxone to stop opioid overdoses. by Samantha Medeiros August 18, 2026 This...