Food insecurity soars to all-time high in Rhode Island
“That’s just not sustainable. It’s scary.” This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of...
Thanksgiving: A holiday with two decidedly different narratives
“It’s not just that this is a history. It’s a legacy that we need to reckon with.” EXETER —...
Progress and hope for treatment of type 1 diabetes, T1D, an autoimmune form of the disease that can affect children and adults. But challenges and disparities remain as scientists work toward a cure.
“T1D is a complex autoimmune disease. While our understanding of the disease has advanced significantly, we are still diligently...
Q & A with Lauren Shields, type 1 diabetes executive. November is National Diabetes Month.
Lauren, please give us an overview of the Greater New England Chapter of Breakthrough T1D, which you head. Breakthrough...
A sample of Rhode Island universities reveals a mixed picture on admissions in the wake of last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling
‘The first thing I thought about were the inequities that are going to continue to happen- not just for...
Q & A with Brown Distinguished Professor Peter M. Monti
Peter, we learned about your work from a Brown media release announcing a federal $12.5 million grant to continue...
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...
Like other regions in the U.S., Rhode Island faces a worsening crisis in the shortage of primary care physicians
‘Not only are physicians an aging workforce, but the work and trauma of the pandemic caused many people to...
Q & A with Motif Magazine publisher Mike Ryan
‘We try to address all things local in arts, entertainment and culture. Within that universe, we try to champion...
Common Cause R.I. alleges Pawtucket violated rights of Spanish-speaking voters during primary
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PAWTUCKET — The...
A harvest of hope to boost local food security as local organizations partner to teach gardening skills to families of all abilities as food prices soar
With prices continuing to rise at the grocery store, the imPOSSIBLE DREAM playground acts as a beacon of hope...
Filling the need, and a bunch of cavities
‘We are committed to working hard because every child deserves a happy and healthy smile.’ This story originally was...
Q & A with Judith Lynn Stillman
Thanks, Judy, for joining us here on Ocean State Stories. You have had such a distinguished career in so...