The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) applauds the recent passage of Regulation 14, which requires that health insurers offer more options for tobacco cessation programs that are a covered benefit. It is expected that this new regulation will help Rhode Islanders be more successful in...
After 35 years, the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is changing its food package. Some 28,000 Rhode Island WIC participants will now have new food options from which to choose and have access to healthier food choices.
“Since WIC was established more than three decades ago, there...
The RI Department of Health (HEALTH) has revoked the license for Carl Truax, a RI Certified Environmental Lead Inspector Technician. The license was revoked because HEALTH determined that Truax had filed false lead inspection reports in violation of regulatory requirements for both the Housing...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is issuing an advisory to remind people of precautions to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. In Rhode Island, mosquitoes have tested positive for both West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).
“This year’s wet weather has...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) today attended a hearing where Landmark Medical Center has received approval from the Superior Court to enter into discussions with Caritas Christi Health Care (Caritas Christi) regarding a perspective partnership.
“Landmark is an integral part...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) have joined forces to host the Pandemic Influenza & Special Needs Leadership Training Program on September 15th, 16th and 17th at the Radisson Airport Hotel in Warwick.
National and state...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is notifying customers of the Bristol County Water Authority that the boil water advisory put in place earlier this week has been lifted. The water is safe to use for drinking, cooking and bathing infants and no longer needs to be boiled before use.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is notifying customers of the Bristol County Water Authority of two locations where they can get water that is safe to drink. Customers should bring containers for the water. The locations are:
Riverside: Carousel at intersection of Bullocks Point...
Today, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) announces plans for H1N1 vaccination efforts this fall and encourages Rhode Islanders to get a seasonal flu vaccine now. Vaccination is the easiest and most effective way to protect against the flu.
“Right now, we are encouraging everyone...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is issuing a boil water advisory for customers of the Bristol County Water Authority water system. HEALTH recommends that water being used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, cooking or bathing of infants should be boiled for one minute and...
