Stay Out Of Portsmouth's Upper Melville Pond: State

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

Toxic Algae Detected In Portsmouth's Lower Melville Pond

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

How Climate Change Is Making Allergies Worse: What To Know In RI

Climate Central, AccuWeather and the Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America forecasts point to a longer allergy season in Rhode Island.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Found In Portsmouth Pond

​State officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.

4 RI Beaches Close To Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels

Beaches in Portsmouth, Coventry, Warren, and Scituate close to swimming due to high bacteria counts.

6 RI Beaches Close To Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels

Beaches in Warwick, Bristol, Warren, and Portsmouth close to swimming due to high bacteria counts.

Blue-Green Algae Advisory Lifted At 2 Portsmouth Ponds

The ponds are now safe again for fishing, boating and kayaking, state officials said.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Found In Pond In Portsmouth

​State officials said people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.

Bacteria Alert: 11 Beach RI Beaches Reopen To Swimming, Another Closes

​Most of the beaches that reopened were part of a swath of 13 beaches that closed because of high bacteria levels on Tuesday.

13 Rhode Island Beaches Closed To Swimming For High Bacteria Levels

The Rhode Island Department of Health closed the beaches to swimming on Tuesday after taking water samples.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms Found In 3 Rhode Island Lakes, Ponds

Residents are asked to avoid all contact with the water.

RI Launches Online Registration System For Medical Marijuana Cards

Officials say the online medical marijuana portal will shorten processing times and eliminate the need to fill-in and mail paper documents.

RI Health Officials Urge Tick Prevention With Lyme Disease On The Rise

State officials say the increasing numbers of ticks could be attributed to a variety of factors that climate change could be causing.

CDC Warns Of ‘Drug Resistant’ Stomach Bug: What To Know In RI

The Rhode Island Department of Health reported seven cases of the drug-resistant Shigella infection in the Ocean State, as of Thursday.

Blue-Green Algae Warning Lifted At Mellville Pond In Portsmouth

RIDOH's State Health Laboratories confirmed that blue-green algae has been at acceptably low levels and that cyanotoxins are not present.

Bird Flu In RI: Record U.S. Outbreak Affects 60 Birds

Rhode Island hasn't been a major factor in the U.S. outbreak, although federal officials say the situation is still worth monitoring.

East Bay Community Action Program Announces New Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Lisa Denny is new CMO, Dr. Sarah Fessler will remain on East Bay Family Health Care staff

4 RI Beaches Close For Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels

See which beaches to avoid swimming at in Rhode Island, at least to begin Labor Day weekend.

Portsmouth Medical Office Now Has Only Open MRI In Newport County

Newport Hospital officials said they're grateful to the community for helping to fund the new MRI machine.

Air Quality Alert Issued In Newport, Washington Counties

High ozone levels can cause throat irritation, coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath and aggravation of asthma.

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms Found In Portsmouth Pond

​State officials said people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.

Lisa Denny, MD appointed EBCAP's new Associate Medical Director

Dr. Denny brings more than 20 years of experience in primary care medicine to her new role

Hospital Capacity In Portsmouth Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.

Hospital Capacity In Portsmouth Area: Latest

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Portsmouth Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Portsmouth Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Portsmouth Area

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Newport County and across RI.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Portsmouth Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Portsmouth Area

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.

Where To Find A COVID-19 Booster Shot In Portsmouth

Boosters available in Rhode Island help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Portsmouth Area

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.

Coronavirus Cases Up 69 Percent Recently In Newport County: CDC

Newport County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus Transmission 'High' In Newport County: CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Newport County.

'Let's Not Let Our Guard Down': COVID-19 Cases Climb In RI

With cold weather and winter holidays fast approaching, Rhode Islanders are urged to take steps to stay safe.

Newport County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Newport County compares to the U.S.

Flu Season 2021: Where To Find A Vaccine In Portsmouth

While the focus remains on containing the coronavirus pandemic, flu season is fast approaching.

Rhode Island COVID-19 Rates By Town: Where Portsmouth Ranks

Central Falls has recorded the highest rates of cases per 100,000 people with more than 23,000 cases per 100,000 people.

Hospital Capacity In Portsmouth Area: Update

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Newport County and across RI.

Blue-Green Algae Found In Upper, Lower Melville Ponds

The public was advised to avoid all contact with the water.

How Much Of Newport County Population Is Vaccinated?

This is how the Portsmouth area compares to Rhode Island and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

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