The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH), in coordination with six other east coast states, reminds consumers of advisories on striped bass and bluefish consumption. These fish can contain high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New Jersey,...
In 2009, more than 6,000 Rhode Islanders will be diagnosed with cancer. These newly-diagnosed patients, their caregivers and their families will not only have to deal with procedures, treatments and medications-- they may also have to manage challenges such as prompt access to care, navigating...
Reminder of Public Informational Meeting for Hospital Conversions Application Filed By Roger Williams, St. Joseph Health Services, CharterCARE
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Department of the Attorney General (AG) remind Rhode Islanders of the second opportunity to give...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Department of the Attorney General (AG) announce two opportunities for Rhode Islanders to give comment on the proposed conversion of Roger Williams Hospital, Roger Williams Medical Center, St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island and...
On May 11, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) was notified by Rhode Island Hospital that a wrong-site surgery had been performed that day in their pediatric surgery department.
Preliminary findings of the hospital’s surgery program include failure to follow hospital policies,...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is pleased to welcome Senator Jack Reed as keynote speaker at its second annual healthy housing conference on May 11 at Quidnesset Country Club in North Kingstown. At this year’s conference, “Stimulating Healthy Housing” Senator Reed discuss...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) have developed a Special Needs Emergency Registry for Rhode Island residents with disabilities, chronic conditions, and special healthcare needs. Rhode Island adults and children with...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) announces a fourth probable case of the H1N1 virus (swine flu). A student at Johnson & Wales University in Providence is considered a probable case because the student is exhibiting symptoms of the flu and recently traveled to New York City. The...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is collaborating and partnering with state, national and international agencies to monitor the investigation of the cases of swine influenza confirmed in California and Texas. There are no known cases in Rhode Island right now.
In accordance with...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognized Rhode Island’s Childhood Immunziation Program for achieving the highest influenza vaccination coverage rate in the country for children ages six months to 23 months during the 2007/2008 flu season. The award was presented to the...
