Police testing new access to mental-health assistance
“This system is going to be a huge help.” By GRETA SHUSTER Beacon Media Staff Writer This story was...
Q & A with The Studio principal Dr. Francois I. Luks
Congratulations, Francois, on yet another medical advance. Can you please give us an overview of The Studio? The Studio...
Brown University president announces trauma recovery initiative for campus community
Physical alterations will wall off portion of building where shooting took place ahead of spring semester This story was...
Ocean State Stories wants freelance journalists
Ocean State Stories is seeking qualified freelance writers — and we will pay for your work. We look for...
Q & A with mom advocate and author Rebecca Almeida
Becky, congratulations on publication of Just Another Tuesday: Poems and Reflections, published by Stillwater Books, which was brought to our attention by Kerri...
Q & A with Alisha Pina, new head and lead organizer of the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty
“We stand by the principle that we have a moral obligation to help all in need.” Congratulations, Alisha, on...
Q & A with Monica D. Vance
“I am a writer who encourages others to heal and grow. I tell personal stories of overcoming in my...
Q & A with Kate Mushipi, executive director of Good Neighbors
Thanks, Kate, for agreeing to bring the great work of Good Neighbors to out audience. Before we start, let’s...
We got this
How to thrive with terminal cancer This story was originally published in the Warwick Beacon, a publication partner of Ocean State...
Community Mobile Health Clinic meets mothers’ needs after giving birth
Innovative Women & Infants’ program solves transportation issues, aims to reduce post-partum complications “We know that structural barriers limit...
Q & A with Dr. Michael McCarten, a Navy combat veteran
“When a young person asks me about careers in healthcare, whether medical, behavioral or another avenue, my reply is...
Q & A with sensory-aware hair stylist Kristin L. Schober
Thanks, Kristin for joining us on Ocean State Stories. You were recommended by Kerri Dobbyn Cassino and we thank...
Q & A with award-winning playwright, advocate and filmmaker Sharece Sellem-Hannah
“My vision is to use storytelling, arts, and community engagement to shift how addiction and its roots are viewed...