The change aligns Rhode Island’s policy with Massachusetts ... health officials said the shift has significantly improved EMS operations statewide. “When a local hospital goes on diversion ...

Earlier this month, nearly 50 Rhode Island legislators called on Gov. Dan McKee to declare homelessness a statewide public health emergency. In a Jan. 10 letter written by State Sen. Tiara Mack ’16 (D ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island Department of Housing and the Amos House announced they are opening a emergency shelter for adults aged 55 and up. The emergency shelter, located on 100 ...