The deal is done: Centurion buys Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — No one actually...
10,000 Rhode Islanders opt out of state insurance exchange as premiums soar
‘Unprecedented’ decline in HealthSource RI participation comes after federal tax credits expire This story was originally published in Rhode Island...
Marianne Raimondo Joins CCRI Leadership, Building on RIC Legacy
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues This story was originally published in RI News Today.com, a publication...
Ocean State Stories begins fourth year of publication on Saturday
Our focus continues to be journalism about issues that often are neglected or under-reported in this era of media...
Challenges and successful efforts to reduce suicide in Rhode Island
“There are things, events in your life, that may have happened recently that could increase the risk right now.”...
Q & A with Carol Anne Costa, head of the Senior Agenda Coalition of RI
“SACRI works through community organizing, public education, policy advocacy, and legislative action to address issues such as healthcare access,...
Fab Five: First Ocean State Labs life sciences tenants announced
“The quality of the science, the quality of the academics, is every bit as good as it is in...
Alerts to include disabled missing persons
“An alert catches people’s attention and prompts action.” By ROSEGALIE CINEUS Beacon Media Staff Writer This story was originally...
Q & A with award-winning filmmaker Michelle Le Brun
“Harken Productions’ mission is to produce compelling films that challenge our assumptions about life and awaken our passion for...
Essential Work in ‘A Living: Working-Class Americans Talk to Their Doctors,’ a book by Michael Stein, M.D.
“I have learned that there can be no meaningful discourse about health divorced from where people work, how many...
Q & A with Diana Franchitto, president & CEO of HopeHealth
Thanks, Diana, for joining us on Ocean State Stories. HopeHealth has served so many people over the years that...
Ocean State Stories asked a sampling of Rhode Islanders what freedom means to them today. Here’s what they said.
Friday is the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ocean State Stories asked a sampling...
Pride Month, June, gets back to its roots
“It’s more important than ever that we recognize and support trans and queer people given the political climate today.”...