State of Rhode Island Department of Health Press Releases

• Published on March 14, 2024 - 18:28 GMT

  RIDOH and RIAG to Hold Public Meetings in Proposed Sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha will hold two public meetings on the proposed sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Each meeting will take place from 4 to 6 p …

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• Published on March 6, 2024 - 22:04 GMT

  Ground Cinnamon Products Recalled

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that a group of ground cinnamon products are being recalled because they contain elevated levels of lead. Prolonged exposure to these products may be unsafe. The products were sold under …

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• Published on February 29, 2024 - 16:37 GMT

  RIDOH Confirms a Case of Rare Tick-Borne Viral Infection (Powassan)

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reporting a confirmed case of the tick-borne Powassan virus disease (Powassan) detected in a Rhode Island resident. This resident is a male in his 70s who lives in Kent County. He began experiencing symptoms …

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• Published on February 28, 2024 - 16:29 GMT

  RIDOH and RIAG Announce Public Hearings; Extend Public Comment Period in Proposed Centurion Foundation – CharterCARE Purchase

  Today, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced two public hearings on the proposed sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. The two public hearings will be …

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• Published on February 7, 2024 - 18:56 GMT

  Rizo-Lopez Foods Recalling Dairy Products Because of Possible Health Risk

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Rizo-Lopez Foods is recalling several dairy products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products include cheese, yogurt, and …

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• Published on February 7, 2024 - 14:53 GMT

  RIDOH Honors Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Recipients and Donors at State House Ceremony

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Board of the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) today recognized the 2020-2023 HPLRP award recipients for their service and commitment during one of the most challenging times in …

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• Published on January 29, 2024 - 22:15 GMT

  RIDOH and RIAG Make Public The Centurion Foundation HCA application

  Today, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha have released the Initial Hospital Conversion application submitted to the State for the proposed sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of …

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• Published on January 25, 2024 - 15:30 GMT

  Public Notice of Intent to Issue an Amended Categorical Exclusion to the Village on Chopmist Hill

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• Published on January 19, 2024 - 21:10 GMT

  In Advance of Extreme Cold, RIDOH Reminds Rhode Islanders to Take Health Precautions

  In advance of the extreme cold expected tonight and this weekend, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders about ways to stay healthy and safe. Extreme cold can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and can contribute to …

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• Published on January 5, 2024 - 22:02 GMT

  Rhode Islanders Urged to Take Respiratory Virus Prevention Measures

  With levels of respiratory viruses like the flu and COVID-19 continuing to increase in Rhode Island and across the country, all Rhode Islanders are urged to take prevention measures to help keep themselves and their family members healthy. "As we have …

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• Published on January 4, 2024 - 19:00 GMT

  Blue Ridge Beef Recalling Dog and Cat Food

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Blue Ridge Beef is recalling specific lots of Kitten Mix and Puppy Mix due to contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes can affect …

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• Published on January 2, 2024 - 21:02 GMT

  Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder Recalled

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition (MJN) is recalling select batches of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for the dietary management of cow milk allergies. This product could …

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• Published on December 27, 2023 - 16:53 GMT

  Governor McKee Highlights 2023 Rhode Island Department of Health Accomplishments: Promoting Healthy Lifestyle, Ensuring Safe Food ...

  In a year full of public health successes, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) put interventions in place throughout the State in 2023 to promote healthy lifestyle changes, ensure the safety of food and drinking water, promote emergency …

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• Published on December 27, 2023 - 16:53 GMT

  Preliminary Lists of Top Baby Names in Rhode Island in 2023

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing preliminary lists of the most popular baby names in Rhode Island in 2023. Female 1. Charlotte 2. Sophia 3. Olivia 4. Amelia 5. Emma 6. Nora 7. Luna 8. Isabella 9. Mia 10. Isla Male 1. Noah 2. Liam 3. …

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• Published on December 22, 2023 - 17:41 GMT

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Restrictions 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 Waterman Reservoir in Glocester/Greenville, Little Pond in Warwick, Blackamore Pond in Cranston …

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• Published on December 18, 2023 - 21:29 GMT

  Quaker Recalls Granola Bars and Granola Cereals Due to Possible Health Risk

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that the Quaker Oats Company is recalling specific granola bars and granola cereals because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Most of the granola bars were sold …

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• Published on December 14, 2023 - 20:11 GMT

  RIDOH and RIAG Deem The Centurion Foundation HCA Application Complete

  Today, Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Interim Director Utpala Bandy, MD, MPH and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, the two State regulators empowered to oversee hospital conversions in Rhode Island, notified the parties involved in …

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• Published on December 13, 2023 - 23:27 GMT

  Ambulances Recommended for Pregnant People in the East Bay / Se recomienda el uso del servicio de ambulancias para personas ...

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is recommending that ambulances be used by pregnant people in the East Bay who are in labor and who, after consulting with their healthcare professional, need to get to a medical facility west of the Washington …

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• Published on December 11, 2023 - 16:06 GMT

  Rhode Islanders Urged to Get Vaccinated Before Seasonal Travel and Gatherings

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding anyone who will be traveling for the holidays or plans to attend holiday gatherings to get vaccinated now against common respiratory viruses. Large gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors …

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• Published on December 7, 2023 - 16:33 GMT

  Chicken Fried Rice Products Recalled

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Garland Ventures is recalling 13,842 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The chicken fried rice products were …

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