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...
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 The license was revoked because HEALTH determined that Truax had filed false lead inspection reports in violation of regulatory requirements for both the Housing...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...
