Press Releases
Looking for more press releases? Explore our full press release archive by date to access past announcements, news updates, and media releases published on Health Times of Rhode Island.
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Reduce Travel Lanes on South County Trail Bridge Over Route 4 in East Greenwich
Rhode Island Government
·
August 19, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, August 19 - Starting Sunday night, August 24, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily reduce the number of travel lanes from two to one in each direction for approximately 1,500 feet of South County...
RI Mosquito Report: State Announces Two Additional Human West Nile Virus (WNV) Cases; Rhode Islanders Urged to Continue Mosquito Prevention Measures Due to High Risk of EEE and WNV Statewide
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
·
October 4, 2024
Published on Friday, October 04, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing two additional probable human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV). One...
RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at Easton's Beach
Rhode Island Government
·
August 19, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, August 19 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at Easton's Beach in Newport for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and...
RI Mosquito Report: Additional EEE and West Nile Virus (WNV) Mosquito Findings; Rhode Islanders Urged to Continue Mosquito Prevention Measures due to High Risk of EEE and WNV Statewide
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
·
September 27, 2024
Published on Friday, September 27, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that the most recent mosquito samples tested by the Rhode Island...
CloudLIMS Announces Metrc Integration with its Cannabis LIMS in Rhode Island
EIN Presswire
·
September 20, 2024
CloudLIMS announces Metrc integration with its cloud-based cannabis LIMS, boosting compliance and efficiency for cannabis testing labs in Rhode Island. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CloudLIMS, a leading...
Attorney General Bonta Supports Colorado Law Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors at U.S. Supreme Court
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
·
August 27, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court defending a Colorado law that prohibits licensed health professionals from practicing conversion...
RI Mosquito Report: State Announces Two Additional West Nile Virus (WNV) Cases and One EEE Mosquito Finding; Rhode Islanders urged to Continue Mosquito Prevention Measures due to High Risk of EEE and WNV Statewide
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
·
September 19, 2024
Published on Thursday, September 19, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing one confirmed human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) and one...
Barton Gilman Named a Best Women-Led Law Firm by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly
EIN Presswire
·
September 23, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Barton Gilman has been named a Best Women-Led Law Firm by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly. The recognition celebrates the incredible contributions of Barton Gilman’s female-led...
Medical Drone Delivery Services Usage Increases as Market Expected to Reach $1.9 Billion by 2032
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
·
December 18, 2024
PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - In emergency situations, such as natural disasters, medical drones offer rapid response capabilities, delivering critical supplies like blood, vaccines, and...
Seven Barton Gilman Attorneys Named to 2024 Rhode Island Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
EIN Presswire
·
September 17, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seven Barton Gilman attorneys have been named to the 2024 Rhode Island Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, a directory of leading attorneys who are evaluated on various...
RI Mosquito Report: State Announces Additional Human Cases of Mosquito-Borne Disease; Rhode Islanders Urged to Continue Mosquito Prevention Measures due to High Risk of EEE and West Nile Virus Statewide
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
·
September 13, 2024
Published on Friday, September 13, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are issuing a heightened public health warning that it is a particularly active...
RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Areas at Spouting Rock Beach Association and Gooseberry Beach
Rhode Island Government
·
August 18, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, August 18 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming areas at Spouting Rock Beach Association and Gooseberry Beach in Newport for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels....
State Announces Additional Human Cases of Mosquito-Borne Diseases; Urges Rhode Islanders to Take Protective Measures
Rhode Island Government
·
September 11, 2024
RHODE ISLAND, September 11 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing: --The state's first human case, in 2024, of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus in a...
Attorney General Bonta Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Defend Medicaid Recipients’ Freedom to Choose Qualified Healthcare Providers
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
·
March 12, 2025
Coalition argues that Medicaid Act’s free-choice-of-provider provision ensures Medicaid recipients access to a wide variety of qualified providers by conferring an individual right to patient choice OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta,...
RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Johnson’s Pond
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
·
August 22, 2025
Published on Friday, August 22, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – 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...
RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Johnson's Pond
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
·
August 22, 2025
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 algae bloom (HAB) caused by...
RIDOH and DEM Lift Advisory at Johnson's Pond
Rhode Island Government
·
August 22, 2025
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 algae bloom (HAB) caused by...
State Announces Additional Human Cases of Mosquito-Borne Diseases; Urges Rhode Islanders to Take Protective Measures
Rhode Island Government
·
September 11, 2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing: --The state's first human case, in 2024, of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus in a person from Providence County and...
State Announces Additional Human Cases of Mosquito-Borne Diseases; Urges Rhode Islanders to Take Protective Measures
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
·
September 11, 2024
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing: --The state's first human case, in 2024, of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus in a person from Providence County and...
RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Areas at King Park Beach and Fort Adams Beach
Rhode Island Government
·
August 22, 2025
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 quality through Labor Day....