West Nile Virus detected in Rhode Island for first time in 2025
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island’s first...
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Judge issues temporary relief to housing, domestic violence prevention groups
Trump administration’s new policies for HUD, Health and Human Services grants cause ‘immediate harm,’ lawyer argues This story was...
R.I. drops to 19th place in national rankings of child wellbeing
“We know what kids need to grow up healthy and connected so they can thrive as adults: Stable homes,...
New KIDS COUNT Factbook outlines what’s a stake for vulnerable R.I. kids
“We must use data as our compass to address disparities and to ensure all children have the opportunities needed...
Hold the fries. Forgo the soda. R.I. kids’ menus could get a tad healthier under proposed bill.
Restaurants would need to offer two qualifying healthy kids meals; parents wouldn’t have to buy them. This story was...
Anchor Medical Associates to close, adding more pressure to state’s fragile health care system
“These unfortunate events highlight how Rhode Island’s health care crisis is very real, and getting worse.” This story was...
On COVID anniversary, protestors renew call for nursing home standards legislation
Unionized long-term care workers blast McKee’s proposed budget and his opposition to Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board This story...
Ketamine derivative OK’d by FDA can be a wonder drug for some. Insurers still have to catch up.
Brown researcher participated in clinical study evaluating nasal spray to treat adults with serious depression. This story was originally...
Organ donations in Rhode Island reached a new record in 2024
New England Donor Services coordinated 125 transplants made possible by 47 organ donors in the Ocean State This story...
Nine states have equity impact laws. Rhode Island could be 10th under this bill
Rep. David Morales, a Providence Democrat, seeks analysis of how other bills affect social equity and marginalized groups This...
Rhode Island settles with U.S. DOJ over violating rights of kids with mental health needs
‘The current level of dysfunction in segregating youth with mental health needs is exacerbated by the lack of adequate...
Cannabis use is rising among R.I. middle schoolers; high school alcohol use is down, survey finds
Fewer high schoolers report having suicidal thoughts, slightly more middle schoolers do This story discusses suicide. If you or...
Race, sexual orientation a factor in rates of depression among R.I. youth, new report finds
‘It is the responsibility and duty of every adult to protect the mental health of our kids — especially...