The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising families and consumers that a case of infant botulism has been identified in Rhode Island. Babies get infant botulism if they eat something containing spores from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. After presenting with symptoms on...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Africa Imports is voluntarily recalling its Organic Moringa Leaf Powder (1-kilogram box) because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Organic Moringa Leaf Powder was sold nationwide through the company's...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park. The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has...

3 Capitol Hill, Department Operations Center -- Lower Level, Providence, RI, 02908-5097
Filed on: Nov 3 2025, 11:09AM

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced the launch of Rhode Island Responsible, a public health campaign aimed at providing evidence-based information and practical resources that promote cannabis prevention among youth, pregnant individuals, and drivers and responsible use...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Flat River Reservoir (Johnson's Pond) in Coventry. The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by blue-green algae (...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing Rhode Island's second human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025. A person in their 50s from Providence County has tested positive for WNV. The results were confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on November 3....

RI Dept of Health, 3 Capitol Hill, Conference Room 205, Providence, RI, 02908
Minutes Filed on: 11/25/2025 1:42:55 PM

At the start of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging anyone who smokes, vapes, or uses tobacco in any other form to take advantage of the resources available to help people live tobacco-free, including free medication,

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Moonlight Companies is recalling California-grown conventional yellow and white peaches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled peaches were sold at retail stores...

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Minutes Filed on: 10/31/2025 11:07:23 AM

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Minutes Filed on: 10/31/2025 11:06:17 AM

Governor Dan McKee joined Director of Health Jerry Larkin, MD, today to get his flu shot and COVID-19 shot, and to remind Rhode Islanders about the critical importance of vaccinations to keeping our communities healthy and safe. "We are working to ensure that the public health turmoil in...

Three Capitol Hill, DOC Conference Room (Basement Level), Providence, RI, 02908
Minutes Filed on: 10/29/2025 9:54:40 AM

The Rhode Island Department of Health is proposing to amend "Pharmacists, Pharmacies, and Manufacturers, Wholesalers, and Distributors" (216-RICR-40-15-1). These regulations are open for public comment through November 27, 2025.

This project studies the effect of step therapy policies in health insurance coverage on drug utilization, drug spending, provider reimbursements, and patient health outcomes.

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Minutes Filed on: 10/27/2025 4:34:38 PM

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with Upper Melville Pond (aka Thurston Gray Pond) in Portsmouth due to a confirmed cyanobacteria bloom. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae,...

To obtain Rhode Island APCD data to publicly report comparative hospital and provider performance as part of Complete Orthopedics Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Qualified Entity Certification Program (QECP) activities

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at JL Curran Reservoir in Cranston, Smith and Sayles Reservoir in Glocester, and Wilson Reservoir in Burrillville. The...