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Pritzker Administration Announces Expansion of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, A New and More Robust Model of Care
ILLINOIS, October 24 - The federally funded Medicaid Demonstration Program offers mental health and substance use treatment services to improve comprehensive health care outcomes CHICAGO - Today, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family...

Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Fight to Underscore Need for Preventive Healthcare Access
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in a legal effort to safeguard access to lifesaving preventive healthcare for Americans. Filed with the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS), today’s...

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Slack Reservoir
Published on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston due to harmful algae...

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Slack Reservoir
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). HABs are caused by...

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Slack Reservoir
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston due to harmful algae blooms (HABs). HABs are caused by...

American Shared Hospital Services Announces Key Management Appointments
Hires Gary Delanois, Seasoned Radiation Oncology Services Executive, as Chief Operating Officer Promotes Ranjit Pradhan to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Shared Hospital...

Synchrocare Brings National Franchise Program to Iowa, Empowering Local Entrepreneurs
A Scalable Business Model for Those Looking to Make an Impact in the Medical Device Space IA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare, LLC, a national distributor of advanced medical technologies, has expanded its...

Ready-To-Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recalled
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that FreshRealm is recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products that may be adulterated with an outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). The company is recalling the...

Ready-To-Eat Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recalled
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that FreshRealm is recalling chicken fettuccine alfredo products that may be adulterated with an outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). The company is recalling the...

Attorney General Ford Sues Trump Administration to Protect Scientific Research and Education Programs
Carson City, NV — Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined a coalition of 15 other attorneys general on Wednesday, May 28, in suing the Trump administration to stop its illegal attempts to cut critical National Science...

Fresh Monkee Surpasses 1.5 Million Shakes Sold, Expands to 15 States With 20 Locations and Counting
Fastest-Growing Fresh Protein Shake Brand Celebrates Explosive Growth and National Expansion WETHERSFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fresh Monkee, the fast-casual protein shake brand redefining what it means to eat...

Stop & Shop Serves Up Limited-Time Summer Flavors
QUINCY, Mass., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This summer, Stop & Shop is turning up the flavor with two exciting limited-time offerings from its private label brands—perfect for warm-weather gatherings, backyard barbecues, and celebratory...

Maximum Weekly Benefit Amounts for Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance to Increase in July
Published on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 CRANSTON, R.I. - Today, the Department of Labor and Training announced the new maximum weekly benefit amounts for the two major income support programs it runs for Rhode Island Workers and employers -...

Acumen Pharmaceuticals to Host Virtual R&D Day on Oct. 2, 2024
NEWTON, Mass., Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABOS) (“Acumen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a novel therapeutic that targets toxic soluble amyloid beta oligomers...

Synchrocare Launches Franchise Opportunities Across West Virginia
Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Revolutionize Healthcare with Innovative Franchise Solutions in West Virginia WV, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare, LLC, a leading supplier of innovative medical devices and solutions, is...

Attorney General Bonta Defends Biden Rule Expanding Healthcare Access to Dreamers
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in defending a Biden Administration rule expanding healthcare access to deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipients – or Dreamers – by...

RIDOH Issues Statement About Recent Complaint Investigation at South County Hospital
RHODE ISLAND, September 16 - RIDOH received an open letter from concerned members of the South County community on September 4, 2024, listing and detailing concerns about the impact of the relationship between executive leadership and providers on...

Cabo Verdean American Medical Society to Host Its 4th Annual Conference & Gala in Providence, RI
Cabo Verdean World Music Celebs Set to Light Up the Gala Stage PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Cabo Verdean American Medical Society (CVAMS) is proud to announce its 4th Annual Conference & Gala, which...

RIDOH Funds Short-Term Projects Promoting Physical Activity and Active Transportation
RHODE ISLAND, June 5 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) Program and the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Program (ADRD) recently awarded funds to seven organizations through the...

Senior Life Pharmacy Simplifies Medication Management for Seniors Nationwide
Elkview, West Virginia, Sept. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Senior Life Pharmacy, a leader in senior pharmaceutical care, is transforming how seniors manage their prescriptions by offering personalized, pre-packaged medication services delivered...