The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises Rhode Islanders that the South Shore Meat packing plant in Brockton has initiated a voluntary recall on certain ground beef products based on confirmed laboratory evidence of the presence of E. coli O157:H7 in leftover ground beef samples...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) today announces the preliminary schedule for H1N1 vaccination clinics in public, private and parochial schools in Rhode Island. The vaccination clinics are scheduled to begin on Monday, November 2 and will run for six weeks. The selection of school...
On October 19, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) was notified several sixth grade students from Lincoln Middle School had diarrheal illness. The students had attended a field trip at a camp in Massachusetts from October 13 through October 16.
As of today (October 21), there have...
Three vaccine manufacturers have notified the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) of changes in previously scheduled seasonal flu vaccine shipments. HEALTH’s adult immunization program was notified that approximately 18% of the total amount of vaccine ordered for the season will not be...
Prevention is one of the best ways to protect good health. Women ages 16-26 are invited to attend the 2nd Prevent & Protect Health Event on Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Wellness Company, 132A George M. Cohan Blvd., Providence.
Attendees will have the opportunity to receive a...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is seeking medical volunteers to assist with the H1N1 vaccination campaign for school-aged children. It is expected that students in grades K through 12 will be vaccinated in school-based clinics in November.
“We will need to vaccinate students...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) announces that the first shipment of H1N1 intranasal vaccine will be distributed to pediatricians and family practitioners early next week. Because initial supplies of vaccine will initially be in small quantities, the available intranasal spray or...
The team: A local restaurant and a culinary student from Johnson & Wales University. The goal: Create a healthier version of a menu item without sacrificing flavor and taste. The prize: Helping Rhode Islanders make the healthy choice the easy choice when dining out.
On Monday, October 12, the...
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...
