New procedure for evaluating people with IBD meets with their approval
Intestinal ultrasound is non-invasive, avoiding colonoscopy or imaging PROVIDENCE –– A non-invasive procedure for evaluating people with inflammatory bowel...
Q & A with Jessica David, co-founder and board member of Local Return
“Our strategy also rests on changing the narrative, which I think of as the ‘hearts and minds’ strategy. The truth...
Q & A with URI Associate Professor of Sociology Julie Keller
Thanks, Julie, for agreeing to do this. We want to bring to our audience results of the fourth annual...
Q & A with HopeHealth president and CEO Diana Franchitto
“Our purpose is really about helping patients and families live each day with hope and dignity.” Thanks for joining...
AccessPoint RI empowers people while changing lives
“It’s so important that we bring awareness to the fact that folks in our programs need the same things...
Brown’s Pandemic Center tracks infectious disease outbreaks in U.S. and abroad, offers guidance in preventing, preparing, and mitigating
Center’s Tracking Report brings vital information to readers everywhere PROVIDENCE — “Public distrust of public health guidance from the...
Narcan training is saving lives in New Bedford, advocates say
Courses are training people on how to use naloxone to stop opioid overdoses. by Samantha Medeiros August 18, 2026 This...
Newport Is Getting Hotter. Its Homes Aren’t Keeping Up.
By Jonmaesha Beltran / ecoRI News staff August 6, 2026 This story was originally published in EcoRI News, a publication partner of...
Healing while helping others heal
Local therapist, author aims to destigmatize mental health By GRETA SHUSTER Beacon Media Staff Writer Aug. 6, 2026 This...
Clinic offers sight-saving exams to uninsured
By MIMI REITZ Beacon Media Contributing Writer This story was originally published in the Warwick Beacon, a publication partner of Ocean...
Leading RI surgeon leads clinical trial that brings new hope for women diagnosed with breast cancer
New technology makes excisions more precise, second operations less frequent PROVIDENCE — Led by Dr. Jennifer Gass, director of...
Q & A with Catherine Taylor, State Director of AARP Rhode Island
“Aging isn’t just an issue for older adults. If you have an older parent, spouse, grandparent, neighbor or friend...
Paranoid about parasites? URI food safety expert Nicole Richard offers information, tips to avoid summer’s cyclosporiasis
A press release issued today by the University of Rhode Island: KINGSTON, R.I. – July 16, 2026 – A...