When Rhode Island health officials rolled out a new immunization requirement for seventh graders this fall, they weren’t expecting controversy. The…
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Battle With The Sea: Preparing For The Invisible Toll Of Climate Change
Nearly three years after Superstorm Sandy, some Rhode Island residents are still dealing with the aftermath. And it’s not just damage to buildings and…
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Health Dept. Surveys Rhode Islanders On Health Care Experiences
The state health department has launched an online survey for Rhode Islanders to rank their health care experiences. The results will be used as part of…
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Artscape: Science Inspires Art To Explore Alzheimer’s
Art and medicine have long been intertwined – from the earliest depictions of human anatomy to modern art therapy. A new art exhibit (“Interstice:…
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Children In Crisis: Home Visiting Aims To Prevent Child Abuse And Neglect
For the past week, we’ve been focusing on “Children in Crisis,” our series about Rhode Island’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The agency…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Enjoy summer while you can. Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by. As always, your tips and comments remain welcome via idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org,…
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Children In Crisis: Struggling To Recruit Enough Foster Families
Rhode Island doesn’t have enough foster families to meet a growing need. That’s one reason the Department of Children, Youth, and Families places a high…
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Children In Crisis: Caring For Foster Kids, Doctors Find Long Reach Of Neglect, Abuse
Children who experience abuse or neglect–or even the stress of poverty—can have serious health problems later in life. That’s one of many challenges for…
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Newport Hospital Opens Chronic Lyme Clinic
Newport Hospital has opened a new center for Lyme disease. Most doctors can treat Lyme with antibiotics, but the new clinic aims to help patients with…