50 Valley Street , Providence, RI, 02909
Minutes Filed on: 4/22/2024 3:28:31 PM

In observance of National STI Awareness Week, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is highlighting some of the public health campaigns and innovations it has implemented recently, in partnership with community-based organizations, to address rising sexually transmitted infection (STI)...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that an investigation is ongoing into a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil. These products were packed in 2.5-oz clamshell packaging and sold at Trader Joe's stores

The amendments to the regulations for Licensing Home Nursing Care Providers and Home Care Providers (216-RICR-40-10-17) have been finalized. These regulations will be effective on 5/6/2024.

April 9, 2024, Meeting of the Health Services Council Agenda

Public Notice - Amended Notice of Public Informational Meetings re: Hospital Conversions Act Initial Application of The Centurion Foundation, Inc., CharterCARE Health of Rhode Island, Inc., CharterCARE Roger Williams Medical Center, Inc.; CharterCARE Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, Inc., Chamber, Inc., Ivy Holdings, Inc., Ivy Intermediate Holdings, Inc., Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., Prospect East Holdings, Inc., Prospect CharterCARE, LLC, Prospect CharterCARE SJHSRI, LLC, and Prospect CharterCARE RWMC, LLC. This updated Notice provides a link to join the meeting virtually and a link for Members of the public who would like to comment, whether they attend in person or virtually, may sign up to speak.

March 12, 2024, Health Services Council Meeting Audio

Three Capitol Hill, DOC Conference Room (Basement Level), Providence, RI, 02908
Minutes Filed on: 4/8/2024 8:56:54 AM

Three Capitol Hill, DOC Conference Room (Basement Level), Providence , RI, 02908
Minutes Filed on: 4/8/2024 8:41:52 AM

RI Dept of Health, 3 Capitol Hl, Room 205, Providence, RI, 02908-5034
Minutes Filed on: 4/2/2024 11:34:38 AM

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Tropicale Foods is recalling 5,224 units of Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Packs with a best-by date of "MO Best By 10/11/2025." The mango bars in the variety pack have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella....

RI Dept of Health, 3 Capitol Hl, Room 205, Providence, RI, 02908-5034
Minutes Filed on: 4/1/2024 2:31:27 PM

50 Valley Street , Providence, RI, 02909
Minutes Filed on: 3/25/2024 3:02:25 PM

RI Dept of Health, 3 Capitol Hill, Conf Rm 104, Providence, RI, 02908
Minutes Filed on: 3/20/2024 2:22:09 PM

March 12, 2024, Meeting of the Health Services Council Agenda

Initiation of Review - Certificate of Need Applications

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.m. in room 110 of Alger Hall at Rhode...

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 the brands names: La Fiesta, Marcum, MK,...

Three Capitol Hill, DOC Conference Room (Basement Level), Providence, RI, 02908
Minutes Filed on: 3/6/2024 1:19:20 PM

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 of Powassan in late January. He is...