East Greenwich, RI – Dr. Douglas H. Sherman, Senior Vice President and Provost at New England Institute of Technology, announced that the university is now offering a Master of Public Health (MPH) program. This program utilizes an interdisciplinary approach to prepare professionals in public health science with a foundation of management and leadership skills. Graduates […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo unveiled today an action plan aimed at reducing the number of overdose deaths in Rhode Island over the next three years. She also urged the General Assembly to pass the $4 million funding proposal in her FY 2017 budget which expands access to peer recovery and supports medication-assisted […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – As part of her continued efforts to grow Rhode Island’s green economy, Governor Raimondo joined First Gentleman Andy Moffit, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and other partners today to mark the fifteenth anniversary of Agriculture «Ag» Day in Rhode Island; as part of the event, over $200,000 was awarded to […]readmore
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Dr. Francisco «Paco» Trilla, Chief Medical Officer, Neighborhood Dr. Matthew Malek, Medical Director, TriTown Community Health Center Michael Nina, Sales/Marketing Associate, Neighborhoodreadmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation announced that eight local organizations will receive nearly $300,000 in grants for everything from diabetes awareness to expanding health care for refugee children. «Developing an inclusive primary care system that promotes healthy lives is one of our core strategic initiatives. These grants will advance our continuing efforts to […]readmore
VOA News The World Health Organization said Monday at least 21 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have died from yellow fever connected to an outbreak in neighboring Angola. The WHO said that as of March 22 there were at least 151 suspected cases in the DRC. It warned that with the high number […]readmore
Aline Barros More than 80 percent of the water from underground wells in China is not safe for drinking or bathing due to severe water pollution, according to new statistics cited in Chinese media Monday. The new data showed that 32.9 percent of the 2,103 wells tested received grade 4 for water quality — meaning […]readmore
Aru Pande WHITE HOUSE—U.S. health officials say that the more researchers learn about Zika, the more concerned they are about the neurological effects and long-term complications from the virus.»Everything we look at with this virus seems to be a bit scarier than we thought,» Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Principal Deputy Director Dr. Anne […]readmore
VOA News Scientists in Brazil have found evidence of a second brain disorder linked to the Zika virus – one with symptoms so similar to multiple sclerosis that some medical personnel initially have difficulty telling them apart. The new disorder, called acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, or ADEM, is identified in an abstract authored by Brazilian scientist […]readmore
CRANSTON, R.I. – Several members of Governor Raimondo’s Health Cabinet along with the First Gentleman traveled to Woonsocket to highlight investments designed to build healthier communities and expand access to high-quality, affordable services in northern Rhode Island. The day’s schedule included a community event showcasing progress by the Woonsocket Health Equity Zone (HEZ) during its […]readmore