State of Rhode Island Department of Health Press Releases

• Published on January 5, 2022 - 18:58 GMT

  

  Pfizer Booster Doses Now Available at 5 Months After Primary Series, Additional Primary Dose for Certain Immunocompromised ...

  In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Rhode Island is now making Pfizer booster doses available to people who completed a primary series of Pfizer vaccine five months ago. Previously, people who completed a primary series …

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• Published on December 24, 2021 - 16:09 GMT

  

  Rhode Island Department of Health Shares 'Celebrate Safely' Reminders for Christmas

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing reminders on how to stay healthy this holiday season. Don't forget the three "V"s: Vaccinate. Ventilate. Visit Safely. Rhode Island continues to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic …

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• Published on December 23, 2021 - 01:03 GMT

  

  Fresh Express Announces Recall of Fresh Salad Products

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Fresh Express is recalling certain varieties of its salad products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes all use-by dates of fresh salad items with …

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• Published on December 20, 2021 - 15:30 GMT

  

  Rapid Testing and Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Expanded in Advance of the Holidays

  In advance of holiday gatherings over the next two weeks, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are expanding access to rapid testing and to COVID-19 booster doses and primary series vaccine. Testing A test site will open …

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• Published on December 10, 2021 - 20:04 GMT

  

  COVID-19 Booster Dose Eligibility Expanded in Rhode Island

  Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are now encouraging 16- and 17-year-olds who have completed the primary COVID-19 vaccine series to get booster doses in Rhode Island. This announcement comes after the Centers for Disease …

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• Published on December 8, 2021 - 22:34 GMT

  

  Rhode Island Transitioning to Community Located COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

  Responding to the public request for COVID-19 vaccination sites that are closer to home, Rhode Island will be running approximately 100 COVID-19 vaccination clinics in settings such as schools, churches, senior centers, and many other community sites over …

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• Published on December 7, 2021 - 18:56 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Advisories for Blue-Green Algae

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the recreational advisories at Mashapaug Pond in Providence, Warwick Pond in Warwick, Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence, …

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• Published on December 6, 2021 - 20:08 GMT

  

  Media Release: RIDOH Reports First Human Case of Jamestown Canyon Virus and Second Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2021

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing Rhode Island's first human case of Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) and the State's second human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2021. Both are spread to humans by the bite of an infected …

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• Published on December 6, 2021 - 20:08 GMT

  

  Alexander & Hornung Recalls Cooked Ham and Pepperoni Products

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Alexander & Hornung is recalling approximately 234,391 pounds of fully cooked ham and pepperoni products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products that …

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• Published on December 2, 2021 - 20:36 GMT

  

  New Data Analysis Shows Impact of Childhood Experiences on Health

  A new study published by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) underscores the effects of adverse childhood experiences on health outcomes in adulthood among Rhode Islanders. "Health does not start in the doctor's office. Health starts in …

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• Published on November 24, 2021 - 22:27 GMT

  

  RIDOH Issues Reminder About Proper Use of Antibiotics

  As a part of on-going efforts to prevent the proliferation of antibiotic resistant bacteria, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding Rhode Islanders about the importance of using antibiotics properly. People should only use antibiotics …

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• Published on November 24, 2021 - 18:41 GMT

  

  Make Health A Part of Your Thanksgiving

  Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are encouraging all Rhode Islanders to make health a part of their holiday this Thanksgiving. "I'd like to wish all Rhode Islanders and their families a happy and healthy …

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• Published on November 21, 2021 - 06:37 GMT

  

  Governor McKee and RIDOH Urge COVID-19 Boosters for Adults in Advance of Thanksgiving Gatherings

  Reiterating their encouragement from earlier this week for all eligible adults to get COVID-19 vaccine booster doses, and following the announcement from federal health officials today formally expanding eligibility to all fully vaccinated adults, Governor …

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• Published on November 19, 2021 - 20:57 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Restrictions for Blue-green Algae in Slack Reservoir, and Sachem and Worden Ponds

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the recreational advisories at Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston, Sachem Pond in New Shoreham (Block Island), and Worden …

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• Published on November 17, 2021 - 21:14 GMT

  

  Hospital and State Leaders Call on Rhode Islanders to Seek Medical Care in the Right Setting

  In advance of holiday gatherings and the height of flu season in Rhode Island, State health and hospital officials gathered today to again urge the public to only go to emergency departments for health issues that require emergency care. Hospital emergency …

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• Published on November 17, 2021 - 17:10 GMT

  

  Attorney General and Director of RIDOH deem Lifespan CNE merger application complete under the Hospital Conversions Act

  Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Director of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH announced today that the Lifespan/Care New England Hospital Conversions Act (HCA) application has been deemed complete and accepted for review. The review period under …

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• Published on November 9, 2021 - 19:47 GMT

  

  Rhode Island to Recognize World Diabetes Day with Virtual Event on November 13th

  This year, Rhode Island will recognize World Diabetes Day on Saturday, November 13th with a virtual event starting at 9 a.m. that aims to raise awareness about diabetes and help Rhode Islanders reduce their risk of diabetes or manage its impact on their …

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• Published on November 4, 2021 - 20:31 GMT

  

  Boil Water Notice Issued for Canonchet Cliffs Water Association Inc.

  The Canonchet Cliffs Water Association Inc. public water system in Hope Valley, Rhode Island is required to issue a boil water notice to its customers because E. coli bacteria was found in the water system. For more information, customers should refer to …

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• Published on November 3, 2021 - 17:29 GMT

  

  Angelicae Sinensis Recalled

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Murray Int'l Trading is recalling the Herbal Doctor Brand Angelicae Sinensis because it may contain elevated levels of lead and cadmium. Angelicae Sinensis is often used to make …

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• Published on November 3, 2021 - 14:17 GMT

  

  COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expanded to Children 5 to 11 in Rhode Island

  Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that Rhode Island is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination today to children 5 to 11 years of age. Last night, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) …

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