Get Your Baby The Hepatitis B Shot: Rhode Island Department Of Health

The Rhode Island Department of Health continues to firmly recommend that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine.

RI Nursing Assistant's License Suspended Amid Molestation Accusation

The nursing assistant was tasked with helping a resident of an assisted living facility with showering, RIDOH said.

RI Flu Cases Rising As New Variant Spreads

Rhode Island health officials said there has been a significant increase in hospitalizations since the start of November.

Rhode Island Not All That Sweet: Study

The Ocean State was nearly in the bottom quarter of states when it comes to consuming sugar, a new study shows.

Popular Deli Brand Recalling Cheese In RI Over Listeria Risk Just Before Thanksgiving

The listeria bacteria can cause very serious, life-threatening infections, officials said.

RI Social Worker's 'Sexual And Romantic Relationship' Leads To Suspension: State

The Rhode Island Department of Health suspended the social worker's license for six months.

New Flu Mutation Causes Severe Illness: See Latest RI Data

Rhode Island emergency rooms typically see an increase in COVID-19, influenza and RSV rates during the holidays.

More Moringa Leaf Powder Recalled: Rhode Island Department of Health

It's the second recall of moringa leaf powder in seven days.

Here Are The Top 6 Nursing Homes In RI, According To U.S. News & World Report

The 2026 ratings include 17 quality measures for both short-term and long-term care facilities.

These Are RI's Safest Hospitals, New Ranking Says

The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades are a biannual ranking that assigns a A, B, C, D or F to all U.S. general hospitals.

Rhode Island Baby's Botulism Case Just 1 In 12 State Outbreak: RIDOH

ByHeart has now recalled all ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula products due to the botulism outbreak, RIDOH reported.

Rhode Island Baby Caught Botulism: RIDOH

"Babies get infant botulism if they eat something containing spores from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum," the department of health said.

Rhode Island Department Of Health Reports Organic Moringa Leaf Powder Recall

Africa Imports is voluntarily recalling its Organic Moringa Leaf Powder, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Here’s Where Rhode Island Ranks In Terms Of Obesity

Obesity has nearly tripled over the past 60 years in the United States

2nd Human Case Of West Nile Virus Detected In Rhode Island In 2025

The person has recovered, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

6 Now Dead, More Ill In Widespread Listeria Outbreak: What To Know In RI

The Listeria outbreak linked to pre-packaged pasta meals sold at various grocery stores has now killed six people.

Rhode Island Offers Resources To Live Tobacco Free

The services are available through the Rhode Island Department of Health's QuitNowRI program.

Rhode Island Gov. McKee Gets COVID-19 And Flu Shots

The governor was joined by Director of Health Jerry Larkin in getting his vaccines.

Rhode Islanders Don't Want Doctors Replaced By AI: Survey

Doctors were the top profession Rhode Islanders did not want to see replaced with Artificial Intelligence, according to a survey.

CDC Updates Guidance On COVID Vaccine: What To Know In RI

Major medical societies continue to recommend shots for younger children, pregnant women and others at higher risk of severe illness.

More West Nile Virus Found In Rhode Island, Again In East Providence

The latest case is the 14th positive sample this year.

Rhode Island's 1st 'Probable' Human Case Of West Nile Virus In 2025 Detected

The person remains hospitalized.

Rhode Island Health Czar Says Tylenol A 'Safe And Trusted Medication Option'

The Rhode Island Department of Health director contradicted President Trump's warning to avoid taking Tylenol.

'Overdose Spike Alert' In Rhode Island: Health Department

The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert for five Rhode Island towns.

West Nile Virus Found In Rhode Island For 12th Time

A mosquito sample tested positive for the virus for the 12th time this summer.

West Nile Virus Pops Up In Yet Another Rhode Island Town

Nine samples have now been found in Rhode Island this year.

Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Holding Blood Drive

The event will be at the Warwick Mall.

'Overdose Spike Alert' In Rhode Island: Health Department

The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert.

West Nile Virus Detected In 3 Rhode Island Towns

Eight samples have now been found in Rhode Island this year.

New COVID-19 Vaccine Restrictions: What It Means For RI Residents

Newly approved vaccines for COVID-19 target the newest variant and are in place ahead of the coming respiratory illness season.

3 Rhode Island Reservoirs And 1 Lake Infected With Toxic Algae: State

Swimming in the infected water could cause nervous system and liver damage.

More West Nile Virus Samples Turn Up In Rhode Island

Three more samples tested positive for West Nile virus, the state announced.

‘Razor Blade’ COVID-19 Variant Stratus Drives Up Cases In RI

The XFG variant was first detected in January in Southeast Asia, and the earliest U.S. case was in March.

High Bacteria Counts At Newport's Spouting Rock Beach Association And Gooseberry Beach

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing the swimming areas.

How Shifting Vaccine Policy Could Affect RI School-Age Children

What's changed since last school year?

New COVID Variant 'Stratus' Has This Distinctive Symptom: See Latest RI Data

The new variant may present a never-before-seen symptom.

Unhealthy Wildfire Smoke Descending On Rhode Island

The smoke is from Canadian wildfires, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

Rhode Island Finds 1st West Nile Sample Of 2025

The sample was collected in East Providence, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.

This Is The Top-Ranked Hospital In Rhode Island: U.S. News

Find out what Rhode Island hospital was ranked No. 1.

59% Of RI Beaches Unsafe At Least 1 Day Due To Sewage: Study

Nearly 4 in 10 were unsafe due to bacteria on 25% of testing days, according to a study Environment America

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.