The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises consumers that there is currently a national investigation of a salmonella outbreak possibly linked to salame products manufactured by Daniele, Inc. As a result of this investigation, Daniele Inc. has decided to voluntarily recall all of their...
Today, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) presented Pawtucket Mayor James Doyle with a Community Partnership Award. This award is presented to individuals or groups in Rhode Island whose contributions are exceptional and support the mission of HEALTH.
Mayor Doyle was an early...
Today, the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) presented Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) with a Community Partnership Award. This award is presented to individuals or groups in Rhode Island whose contributions are exceptional and support the mission of HEALTH.
Early last...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is urging employers to offer additional H1N1 vaccination opportunities for Rhode Islanders in the coming weeks. The Department has set a goal of vaccinating 500,000 Rhode Islanders by Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2010).
“This week is National...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises consumers that Heluva Good 8-ounce plastic cup containers of Cold Pack Cheese Food may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes listeriosis. This bacteria can cause serious illness and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the...
In the fight against obesity, it’s about little steps adding up to big successes. Take the stairs instead of using the elevator. Choose the low-fat option on the menu. In our communities, it means promoting walking and biking instead of taking the bus or driving.
The Rhode Island Department...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) is working to increase the availability of H1N1 vaccine in the state’s nursing home facilities beginning this week and continuing throughout the month of January.
While people age 65 and older were not initially prioritized by the Centers for...
The Department of Health (HEALTH) has received a donation of 5,000 doses of injectable seasonal influenza vaccine from Provant Health Solutions, LLC. This vaccine will be distributed to physician offices, community health centers and long-term care facilities that serve the elderly, the uninsured...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH), in coordination with municipal partners, will hold public H1N1 vaccination clinics beginning January 16. These clinics will be free of charge and no appointments are necessary. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to be vaccinated at these...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) released the schedule for the second round of H1N1 flu vaccination clinics in its statewide, school-based immunization campaign today.
Beginning on January 11, 2010, clinics for second doses of H1N1 flu vaccine will run in schools on scheduled...