Local businesses adapt to meet accessibility needs with a RAMP ‘stamp of approval’
‘Nothing to lose, everything to gain. Why wouldn’t a business want to increase their bottom line?’ BURRILLVILLE — In...
Q & A with Brown Distinguished Professor Peter M. Monti
Peter, we learned about your work from a Brown media release announcing a federal $12.5 million grant to continue...
Race, sexual orientation a factor in rates of depression among R.I. youth, new report finds
‘It is the responsibility and duty of every adult to protect the mental health of our kids — especially...
Like other regions in the U.S., Rhode Island faces a worsening crisis in the shortage of primary care physicians
‘Not only are physicians an aging workforce, but the work and trauma of the pandemic caused many people to...
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...
R.I. Life Science Hub vets bids from three firms for dedicated state wet lab incubator
‘This is a beacon. It’s going to attract a lot of attention.’ This story was originally published in Rhode...
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 Tom Coderre, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at SAMHSA
Tom, we will get into your distinguished career in a moment. But let’s start with your personal journey. On...
COVID-19 cases see moderate rise in Rhode Island
Much of the rise in cases has been caused by new strains of the virus, known as FLiRT variants...
Neighborhood Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare to manage RI Medicaid
New contract includes quality, oversight, and financial management requirements that will lead to improved outcomes for Medicaid members and...
Burrillville residents raise concerns over PFAS potential in turf field
‘My question is why on earth would this field even be considered after knowing the harm it will do,...
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...