Flu, RSV and COVID cases rise, prompting new mask requirements at hospitals
Kent Hospital experience shared around the state This story originally was published in the Warwick Beacon, a publication partner...
‘1 of 52’ organization works to end statewide hunger
Rhode Island musicians and other generous individuals support longstanding effort CRANSTON – When singer/songwriter Allison Rose takes the stage...
Northwest Rhode Island gears up for fight against another fossil fuel project
Concerns raised about noise, public health impact Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental news in...
New treatments improve outlook for people with lung cancer
Rhode Island ranks first in nation in lung cancer survival After developing a persistent cough, Dr. James Fanale, former...
The year 2023 in review
Ocean State Stories launched on Feb. 7, 2023, with this stated mission: “Our focus is journalism about issues that...
The meaning of Christmas
Ocean State Stories asked Christian faith leaders to reflect on the meaning of Christmas. Here’s what they said. —...
The holiday season brings additional stresses for people in recovery and living with substance use disorder
But help is available around the state from several healthcare organizations WARWICK – For Tammy Kruwell, the turn toward...
Sports journalist Kate Fagan returns to her home state to discuss mental health
‘Life Instagrammed’ talk aimed especially at student athletes This story originally was published in the Warwick Beacon, a publication...
Eleven years after the Sandy Hook tragedy
‘On Dec. 14th this year, I hope that you remember to be kind’ School shootings have become increasingly more...
For some people, the road to parenthood can be fraught with peril and heartbreak
‘Have a great support system, communicate clearly your needs and desires with your doctor and don’t be afraid to...
With suicides still taking a toll on Rhode Island, work continues to prevent deaths by that means
‘There is hope’ In 2020, Rhode Island was ranked 48th out of 51 states for rate of suicide, according...
New Initiative Designs Stress Relief Help for Fishers, Farmers, and Foresters
R.I. program targets high-stress industries with ‘significant occupational hazards’ Originally published by ecoRI News, a nonprofit newsroom covering environmental...
Afghan refugees are learning to call Rhode Island home
`Rhode Island is the best, most welcoming state’ WEST WARWICK — Basri Darabi’s face is furled in concentration as...