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...
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...
R.I. Life Science Hub vets bids from three firms for dedicated state wet lab incubator
‘This is a beacon. It’s going to attract a lot of attention.’ This story was originally published in Rhode...
Statewide association of community organizations helps disadvantaged Rhode Islanders
‘We have been able to enhance services provided to these patients while outperforming predicted cost growth trends and maintaining...
Q & A with Tom Coderre, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary at SAMHSA
Tom, we will get into your distinguished career in a moment. But let’s start with your personal journey. On...
COVID-19 cases see moderate rise in Rhode Island
Much of the rise in cases has been caused by new strains of the virus, known as FLiRT variants...
Neighborhood Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare to manage RI Medicaid
New contract includes quality, oversight, and financial management requirements that will lead to improved outcomes for Medicaid members and...
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,...
Accidental overdose deaths in Rhode Island down 7.3% in 2023, marking first decline in four years
But despite modest progress, Black and Hispanic residents still lack access to treatment This story was originally published in...
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...
Q & A with the Rev. Donnie Anderson
Thanks, Donnie, and welcome to Ocean State Stories. Let’s start with Pride Month, June. Why is it important to...