The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing today its approval with conditions of a Hospital Conversion Act (HCA) application for the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. The decision contains several stringent conditions intended to ensure the...

Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking public comment on its intent to issue a Finding of No Significant Impact. RIDOH has reviewed Prudence Island Water District's Environmental Assessment for its proposed water system improvements project. The proposed water system improvements...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Carbuncle Pond in Coventry due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders about safety tips to keep themselves healthy and safe during extreme heat. "Extreme heat can be a serious issue," said Governor Dan McKee. "With the temperatures we are expecting, people should be checking on each...

RIDOH is proposing to amend Harm Reduction Centers (216-RICR-40-10-25). These amendments are open for public comment until July 18, 2024.

Initiation of Review Notification - United Health Group Incorporated pertaining to applications of: • UnitedHealth Group Incorporated for a Change in Effective Control of Beacon Hospice, LLC d/b/a Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys Company, a licensed hospice provider, located in East Providence; and • UnitedHealth Group Incorporated for a Change in Effective Control of Tender Loving Care Health Care Services of New England, LLC d/b/a Amedisys Home Health Care, a licensed home nursing care provider, located in Warwick.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Coomer Lake in Glocester due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans...

Three Capitol Hill, Conference Room 401 (Director's Office), Providence, RI, 02908
Minutes Filed on: 6/12/2024 10:36:57 AM

June 2024 Certificate of Need Application(s)

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Fresh Start Produce Sales is recalling whole cucumbers due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella. The recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons from May 17th through May 21st to retail distribution...

Initiation of Review Notification pertaining to: Application of Specialty Home Care Management, LLC for a Change in Effective Control of Specialty Home Care Services, Inc., a licensed home nursing care provider, located in Johnston.

The amendments to the regulations for Licensing Nursing Service Agencies (216-RICR-40-10-10) have been finalized. These regulations will be effective on 6/20/2024.

RIDOH highlights services for transgender high school students The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is highlighting available resources for schools, families, and communities to help support transgender youth in light of recent survey data indicating that transgender youth are...

Rhode Island Department of Administration, One Capitol Hill, Conf rooms B and C, Providence, RI, 02908
Minutes Filed on: 5/29/2024 4:25:16 PM

May 21, 2024, Meeting of the Health Services Council Audio

May 21, 2024, Meeting of the Health Services Council Agenda

Initiation of Review Notification - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Johnston - Kidney Disease Treatment Center

Additives in opioids and other drug; Code name "Demon"

RI Dept of Health, 3 Capitol Hl , Ste 205, Providence, RI, 02908-5034
Minutes Filed on: 6/7/2024 3:03:37 PM

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a bat found in the area of the carousel and Japanese Garden at Roger Williams Park in Providence has tested positive for rabies. The bat was discovered on the ground by a park patron on May 21st. Rabies is a fatal...