Rhode Island health officials issue COVID-19 vaccine recommendations

The Rhode Island Department of Health announced it is recommending the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine for most residents aged 6 ...

RI joins multi-state coalition to protect evidence-based public health. What it means

As federal public health leadership is undergoing a shake-up, states are forming their own health alliances to form vaccine ...

Rhode Island Department of Health director calls Tylenol 'safe and trusted' for pregnant women

Rhode Island's health director called Tylenol "a safe" option for pregnant women" after President Trump warned pregnant women against taking it.

Rhode Island and Massachusetts join Northeast Public Health Collaborative

Rhode Island and Massachusetts announced on Thursday that both states are part of the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, ...
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Rhode Island officially launches ‘Rental Registry’ database

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Health unveiled its Rental Registry public database Wednesday, which allows renters and prospective tenants to check whether a landlord has ...
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Top RI health official rebuffs Trump-Kennedy claim of Tylenol and autism link

The Rhode Island Department of Health spoke on the Trump administration's claims that Tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism.
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On Your Dime: Thousands of Rhode Island state workers aren't in the office 5 days a week

(WJAR) — Weeks after President Donald Trump ordered federal workers back to the office, the NBC 10 I-Team has learned Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is reviewing remote and hybrid policies for state ...

Rhode Island pushes back against proposal to rename Pell Grants as “Trump Grants”: Here’s why

Rhode Island lawmakers are opposing a proposal to rename the new Workforce Pell Grants as “Trump Grants,” calling it an ...