Rhode Island Reports Decline in Student Substance Use
The biennial Rhode Island Student Survey reveals lower substance use and improved mental health markers among youth.
Live Poll
Is student wellbeing improving in your community?
Rhode Island Health News
This page covers medical research, wellness practices, public health warnings, disease, and the personal decisions people make about their health in Rhode Island. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties.
Substance Abuse
Aaron Guckian Discusses Gubernatorial Campaign Platform
The Rhode Island candidate proposes spending cuts and tax relief as he trails in recent polls.
Diseases
Live Poll
Do you find it easy to keep up with changes to your health insurance coverage rules?
Brown University Students Help Rhode Islanders Keep Medicaid
A new fellowship program aids state residents in navigating federal Medicaid changes that threaten their health coverage.
Children’s Health
Live Poll
Do you feel your community provides adequate support resources for families with young children?
Bradley Hospital Psychologist Receives Top Infant Health Award
The Rhode Island Association for Infant Mental Health honored Dr. Christine Low for her work in childhood emotional development.
Nutrition
Live Poll
Should medical care systems incorporate food assistance and nutritional support into their patient treatment plans?
Rhode Island Designs Food-as-Medicine Pilot Program
A state task force is developing a new program to provide medically tailored nutrition to residents in need.
Mental Health
Live Poll
Is access to behavioral health services in your community getting better or worse?
East Bay Program Received Behavioral Health Designation
The East Bay Community Action Program has officially become Rhode Island's ninth certified behavioral health clinic.
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Day to day, that means new drug approvals, state health initiatives, insurance changes, and shifts in wellness trends. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties. The integration of state-level oversight and regional medical networks often dictates which resources reach individuals in different parts of the state. Changing insurance guidelines and workforce levels are the two factors that most consistently shape access to care.