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RIDOH and DEM Extend the Existing Advisory at Wenscott Reservoir
RHODE ISLAND, October 8 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence due to a confirmed...
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Frozen Spinach and Spinach-Containing Meals Recalled
RHODE ISLAND, October 8 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Sno Pac Foods is recalling Del Mar 35 lb Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach because they have the potential to...
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Frozen Spinach and Spinach-Containing Meals Recalled
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Sno Pac Foods is recalling Del Mar 35 lb Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach because they have the potential to be contaminated with...
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Frozen Spinach and Spinach-Containing Meals Recalled
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Sno Pac Foods is recalling Del Mar 35 lb Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach because they have the potential to be contaminated with...
Owner: American Government
RIDOH and DEM Extend the Existing Advisory at Wenscott Reservoir
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence due to a confirmed cyanobacteria bloom. Cyanobacteria,...
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RIDOH and DEM Extend the Existing Advisory at Wenscott Reservoir
Published on Wednesday, October 08, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence due to a...
Owner: American Government
RIDOH and DEM Extend the Existing Advisory at Wenscott Reservoir
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence due to a confirmed cyanobacteria bloom. Cyanobacteria,...
Owner: American Government
Over $575K in Funding to Support Local Food and Agriculture Announced at RI Grown Week Kickoff
Published on Monday, October 06, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – Today the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced over $575K in program funding to support local food and agriculture at Farm Fresh Rhode Island (FFRI) in...
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Bat Found in Providence Tests Positive for Rabies
RHODE ISLAND, October 3 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a rabid bat was found on Humboldt Avenue in Providence in the area of Gladys Potter Park in the late afternoon on October 1st. The Providence...
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WIC Services Remain Available During Federal Government Shutdown
RHODE ISLAND, October 2 - The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is currently open and operational as normal, despite the federal government shutdown. Benefits are active and can be used at WIC vendors,...
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IntusCare Announces Major Implementation Milestone for CareHub EMR, Achieving Successful Go-Lives Across Diverse PACE Programs
Providence, Rhode Island, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntusCare, a technology leader in the Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) market and developer of CareHub, an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) built for the PACE...
State's Arts Agency awards nearly $945,000 to 160 area arts and culture entities
RHODE ISLAND, September 30 - Providence, RI – From Westerly to Woonsocket and points in between, the R.I. State Council on the Arts (RISCA) has approved 160 recommended grants totaling more than $944,604 to be awarded to arts and culture...
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R.I. Arts Agency and Humanities Council usher in October's Arts and Humanities Month
RHODE ISLAND, September 29 - Providence, R.I. -- The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and Rhode Island Humanities (RI Humanities) have partnered to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month in October. The Councils will host...
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RIDOH Announces First Probable Human Case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025
RHODE ISLAND, September 25 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing Rhode Island's first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025. A person in their 60s from Providence County has tested positive for WNV and...
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Bierman Autism Centers Hosts Free Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat Events Nationwide This October
Inclusive Halloween Celebrations Designed for Kids with Autism and Their Families NEEDHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- This October, Bierman Autism Centers will bring its beloved sensory-friendly Trunk-or-Treat...
Bat Found in Providence Tests Positive for Rabies
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a rabid bat was found on Humboldt Avenue in Providence in the area of Gladys Potter Park in the late afternoon on October 1st. The Providence Animal Control Division...
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Bat Found in Providence Tests Positive for Rabies
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a rabid bat was found on Humboldt Avenue in Providence in the area of Gladys Potter Park in the late afternoon on October 1st. The Providence Animal Control Division...
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Ready-To-Eat Meals Containing Pasta Recalled
RHODE ISLAND, September 29 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers of a public health alert concerning ready-to-eat meals containing pre-cooked pasta that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). The...
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URI Tech Showcase Highlights Startup Talent, Sparks Momentum for Campus Innovation
Startup teams rooted in URI research pitch bold ventures, marking a milestone in the university’s growing innovation ecosystem. KINGSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The University of Rhode Island marked a milestone...
HHS Provides More Than $1.5 Billion in State and Tribal Opioid Response Grants
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today allocated more than $1.5 billion in FY25 continuation funding awards for the State Opioid Response (SOR)...
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