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...
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...
Rhode Island men are playing an active role in preventing domestic violence
And male victims and survivors of abuse are finding help and support WARWICK — Across Rhode Island, a growing...
Q & A with Claudia Cardozo
In a Q & A with us last year, you mentioned that you were writing your first book. And...
High inflation rates and increased costs of living affect the young and some people in higher education
‘Be sure to vote in all your local, state, and federal elections, and consider the positions of candidates on...
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...
A post-high school graduation gap year can offer enlightenment, adventure and new academic interests
‘A great way to allow students time to reset, reflect, enjoy new experiences and make a plan for the...
Q & A with artist, designer and illustrator Sophie Foulkes
Q & A with artist, designer and illustrator Sophie Foulkes Sophie, thanks for agreeing to do this. We learned...
Q & A with artist and teacher Susan Garland
‘Creative energy is Divine, and we all need to tap into it.’ Susan, thanks for sharing some of your...
Burrillville residents raise concerns over PFAS potential in turf field
‘My question is why on earth would this field even be considered after knowing the harm it will do,...
Moving beyond disease-specific approach, Health Equity Zones give Rhode Islanders opportunity to improve quality of life
‘The value of HEZs is undeniably proven… We hope to be the ripple that makes that change. It’s intentional...
At 60, Trudeau Center is ‘strongest we’ve been in decades,’ CEO Al Vario says
In the era before Trudeau, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities lived with ‘tremendous stigma’ surrounding them and their...
Alcoholism could have ruined the life of Iraq Army veteran David Fields
But when he found sobriety, a new chapter opened — and this year he graduated from Rhode Island College...