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Attorney General Tong Sues to Stop Dismantling of Health and Human Services Department
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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May 5, 2025
Press Releases 05/05/2025 Attorney General Tong Sues to Stop Dismantling of Health and Human Services Department (Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today joined 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Secretary Robert F....
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Challenge to Trump Administration’s Attempt to Remove Collective Bargaining Rights
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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September 2, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), et al. v. Trump, et al., in support of a challenge to...
Preliminary Lists of Top Baby Names in Rhode Island in 2024
Rhode Island Government
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December 30, 2024
RHODE ISLAND, December 30 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing preliminary lists of the most popular baby names in Rhode Island in 2024. Female 1. Charlotte 2. Mia 3. Amelia 4. Emma 5. Olivia 6. Sophia 7. Ava 8. Violet 9....
Preliminary Lists of Top Baby Names in Rhode Island in 2024
Rhode Island Government
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December 30, 2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing preliminary lists of the most popular baby names in Rhode Island in 2024. Female 1. Charlotte 2. Mia 3. Amelia 4. Emma 5. Olivia 6. Sophia 7. Ava 8. Violet 9. Maeve 10. Isla Male 1. Liam 2....
Preliminary Lists of Top Baby Names in Rhode Island in 2024
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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December 30, 2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing preliminary lists of the most popular baby names in Rhode Island in 2024. Female 1. Charlotte 2. Mia 3. Amelia 4. Emma 5. Olivia 6. Sophia 7. Ava 8. Violet 9. Maeve 10. Isla Male 1. Liam 2....
Common Health Coalition Announces Catalyst Awards of More Than $400,000 Through Inaugural Common Health Challenge
EIN Presswire
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April 22, 2025
Catalyst Awardees from 11 institutions demonstrated Community Health Worker partnerships across health care and public health organizations NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Common Health Coalition, a...
RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at Third Beach and Peabody's Beach; Re-opening Spouting Rock Beach Association
Rhode Island Government
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August 27, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming areas at Third Beach and Peabody's Beach in Middletown due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH also recommends re-opening the swimming area at Spouting Rock Beach Association...
American Shared Hospital Services Announces Official Notice of Certificate of Need Approval to Acquire the Technology to Construct and Operate a Proton Beam Radiation Therapy Facility in the State of Rhode Island
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 17, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE American: AMS) (the “Company” or “AMS”), a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for stereotactic radiosurgery and advanced radiation therapy...
Hope Initiative on Americans’ Health Unveils Crucial Updates, Highlighting Opportunity Approach to Addressing Inequities
EIN Presswire
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April 22, 2025
Website's new statistics provide an Innovative, interactive experience, sharing comprehensive data to researchers and public. Go to www.hopeinitiative.org WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Health Opportunity...
Progyny Names Healthcare Veterans Melissa Cummings as Chief Operating Officer and Geoffrey Clapp as Chief Product Officer
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 17, 2025
NEW YORK, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progyny (Nasdaq: PGNY), a global leader in women’s health and family building, today announced the appointments of Melissa Cummings as the company’s first Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Geoffrey...
RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Johnson's Pond
Rhode Island Government
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August 22, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, August 22 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at Johnson's Pond in Coventry. The harmful...
RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Areas at King Park Beach and Fort Adams Beach
Rhode Island Government
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August 22, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, August 22 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming areas at King Park Beach and Fort Adams Beach in Newport due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water...
Director of Health Approves Hospital Transaction Applications
Rhode Island Government
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November 25, 2024
RHODE ISLAND, November 25 - Director of Health Jerry Larkin, MD accepted today the recommendation of Rhode Island's Health Services Council to approve the Change in Effective Control applications for the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and...
Director of Health Approves Hospital Transaction Applications
Rhode Island Government
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November 25, 2024
Director of Health Jerry Larkin, MD accepted today the recommendation of Rhode Island's Health Services Council to approve the Change in Effective Control applications for the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital....
Director of Health Approves Hospital Transaction Applications
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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November 25, 2024
Director of Health Jerry Larkin, MD accepted today the recommendation of Rhode Island's Health Services Council to approve the Change in Effective Control applications for the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital....
AdCare Rhode Island Launches Empowering Community Series to Support Families Confronting Addiction
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 26, 2024
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AdCare Rhode Island, a leading addiction treatment provider, is launching a transformative community series aimed at empowering families grappling with the challenges of a loved one’s...
Attorney General Jackley and Attorneys General Demand Congress Prohibit PBMS From Owning Pharmacies to Protect Consumers
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
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April 14, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 14, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 38 other Attorneys General demand Congress prohibit pharmacy benefit managers...
Rhode Island-Based Jobs Rose by 300 from July; August Unemployment Rate Increased to 4.6 Percent
Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island
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September 19, 2024
Published on Thursday, September 19, 2024 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 300 jobs in August as the state’s unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.6 percent. Over the year, jobs were up 4,200...
Rhode Island Man Injured in ATV Crash in Gorham
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
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September 30, 2024
CONTACT: Conservation Officer Levi Frye (603) 788-3164 September 28, 2024 Gorham, NH – On Saturday September 28, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., NH Fish and Game was notified of a single vehicle ATV crash on the Presidential Rail Trail in...
Rhode Island Man Injured in ATV Crash in Gorham
New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
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September 30, 2024
CONTACT: Conservation Officer Levi Frye (603) 788-3164 September 28, 2024 Gorham, NH – On Saturday September 28, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., NH Fish and Game was notified of a single vehicle ATV crash on the Presidential Rail Trail in...