# RI.gov: Rhode Island Government


State Government Press Releases

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01/16/2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)'s Center for Drinking Water Quality and Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB) have awarded grant funding to three public water systems in disadvantaged or small communities (serving less than 10,000 people) to address emerging contaminants in...
12/30/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing preliminary lists of the most popular baby names in Rhode Island in 2024. Female 1. Charlotte 2. Mia 3. Amelia 4. Emma 5. Olivia 6. Sophia 7. Ava 8. Violet 9. Maeve 10. Isla Male 1. Liam 2. Lucas 3. Noah 4....
12/26/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public that Northwest Naturals is recalling one batch of Northwest Naturals brand 2-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food. This recall was initiated after the batch tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus.
12/23/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Slack Reservoir in Smithfield, Blackamore Pond in Cranston, Boone Lake in Exeter, and Upper Melville Pond in Portsmouth. The...
12/23/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding anyone who plans to travel for the holidays or to attend holiday gatherings to take steps to prevent the spread of common respiratory viruses. Large gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors can mean more viruses spreading this...
12/11/2024
The Western Coventry Elementary School public water system (4588 Flat River Road in Coventry, RI) was required to issue a do not drink notice on December 9, 2024 for consumers because manganese was found in the distribution system over the Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA) health advisory....
12/04/2024
Data recently released by the American Lung Association indicate that Rhode Island has emerged as a national leader in screening, early diagnosis, and treatment for lung cancer, a leading cause of cancer deaths. The American Lung Association's "State of Lung Cancer" examines rates of new cases,...
12/03/2024
As the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) continues to do outreach and education regarding the State's new rental registry, RIDOH is reminding property owners that housing built before 1978 is assumed to have lead-based paint. Work that disturbs lead must be done properly to protect public...
12/02/2024
In a launch coinciding with World AIDS Day 2024, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing a new "Rhode Island PrEP Champions" network (https://health.ri.gov/diseases/hivaids/about/prep/). PrEP is short for pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV. Available in a daily pill or an...
12/02/2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that SunFed Produce is recalling all sizes of whole fresh American cucumbers packaged in bulk cardboard containers labeled "SunFed." The company is also recalling their whole cucumbers in a generic white box or black plastic crate...