http://www.health.ri.gov Department of Health - Press Releases en-us [email protected] The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is encouraging all Rhode Islanders to make health a part of their holiday this Thanksgiving. "Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to gather with friends and family, and to reflect on the blessings in our lives. As always, we're asking everyone to take a... Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48455 Director of Health Jerry Larkin, MD accepted today the recommendation of Rhode Island's Health Services Council to approve the Change in Effective Control applications for the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. The prospective sale has now received all the state-... Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48450 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Wolverine Packing Co. is recalling approximately 167,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The fresh products have a "use by" date of 11/14/2024 and the frozen products are labeled... Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48432 As a part of on-going efforts to combat antibiotic resistant bacteria, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding Rhode Islanders about the importance of using antibiotics properly. People should only use antibiotics when they are truly necessary, and antibiotics should be used... Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48425 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Grimmway Farms has issued a recall of select organic whole carrots and organic baby carrots. These carrots should no longer be in grocery stores, but may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. These carrots were sold... Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48414 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Yu Shang Food Inc. is recalling more than 4,500 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were produced from October 21, 2024, to October 27, Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48389 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at JL Curran Reservoir in Cranston, Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence, and Waterman Reservoir in Glocester/Smithfield. The... Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48374 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Smith and Sayles Reservoir in Glocester. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as... Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48367 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Savencia Cheese is recalling select soft ripened cheeses because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products are affected by this recall: - Aldi Emporium Selection Brie Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48363 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting customers of the Town of Richmond Public Water System and the Town of Hopkinton Public Water System that they should boil their water before consuming from Thursday November 7th through at least Monday, November 18th. This boil water... Mon, 04 Nov 2024 21:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48357 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Warwick Pond in Warwick. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria.... Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48339 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding Rhode Islanders about Halloween safety precautions. Halloween street smarts Talk with kids about the risks of distracted walking. This includes texting, talking on or looking at a phone, and listening to music. Always... Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48331 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Lake Washington and Keech Pond in Glocester. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as... Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48326 As part of an ongoing effort to identify and address sources of possible childhood lead poisoning, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging licensed child care facilities to sign up to have their drinking water tested for lead. The testing is free and is offered by a cooperative... Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48293 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that TreeHouse Foods is recalling certain frozen waffle products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were sold under the following brand names: • Always Save • Best Choice • Bettergoods •... Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48287 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Larkin Pond in South Kingstown. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48274 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that BrucePac is again expanding its October 9 recall of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. BrucePac is recalling approximately 11,765,285 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and... Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48264 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that BrucePac is expanding its October 9 recall of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. BrucePac is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48233 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that BrucePac is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024, and... Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48221 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Lake Washington in Glocester due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the lake. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm... Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48195 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Worden Pond in South Kingstown and Carr Pond in North Kingstown. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48186 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has been awarded a $600,000 federal grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help reduce falls and the risk of falling among older adults and adults with disabilities in underserved areas. "This is Fall Prevention Awareness Week,... Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48166 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Keech Pond in Glocester due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans... Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48140 The Ginny-B Family Campground Water System in Foster has issued a boil water notice to its customers because E. coli bacteria was found in the water supply. Ginny-B Family Campground Water System customers should boil water for one minute that will be used for drinking, cooking, making ice,... Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48136 RIDOH received an open letter from concerned members of the South County community on September 4, 2024, listing and detailing concerns about the impact of the relationship between executive leadership and providers on patient care at South County Hospital, including the resignation of physicians... Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48112 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Boone Lake in Exeter. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. Recent... Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48091 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing: --The state's first human case, in 2024, of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus in a person from Providence County and in their 70s; --The state's second probable human... Wed, 11 Sep 2024 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48086 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with JL Curran Reservoir in Cranston due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48082 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has launched a new statewide Rhode Island Rental Registry for all landlords in Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Rental Registry will serve as a vital source of information about rental properties and was developed to meet the requirements of the... Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48046 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Larkin Pond at Camp Hoffman in South Kingstown due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce... Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48029 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Warwick Pond in Warwick and with Wenscott Reservoir in Providence at Governor Notte Beach due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in... Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48028 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) supports and celebrates Stop & Shop's recent decision to stop selling tobacco products in its stores. This change will help to limit access to addictive and harmful tobacco products while diminishing their visibility and marketing in high-traffic... Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48021 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth and Carr Pond in North Kingstown due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green... Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48005 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown due to a suspected blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/48004 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Arruda's Dairy Farm, based in Tiverton, Rhode Island, has issued a voluntary recall for select lots of chocolate milk due to undeclared wheat, a known allergen, that is not declared on the product's label. People who have an... Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47981 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisories restricting recreational activities at Carbuncle Pond in Coventry and Mishnock Lake in West Greenwich. The advisories were related to high levels of blue-... Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47922 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Perrigo Company is recalling certain cans of store brand Premium Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder due to levels of Vitamin D above the maximum level permitted. These products were available in CVS locations in Rhode... Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47921 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) reminds residents to be aware of the potential dangers of Vibrio bacteria if they have an open wound and enter salt water or brackish water, which is a mixture of salt water and fresh water. Open wounds include recent cuts and scrapes, recent surgery... Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47914 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Mashapaug Pond in Providence and Blackamore Pond in Cranston due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms in the ponds. Blue-green algae can Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47888 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Boar's Head is expanding its July 26, 2024, recall of deli meat products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. Boar's Head is recalling approximately 7 million additional pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry... Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47884 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with all Roger William's Park Ponds (Polo Lake, Elm Lake, Cunliff Lake, Deep Spring Lake, Roosevelt Pond, Willow Lake, and Pleasure Pond) in... Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47878 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Boar's Head Provisions Co. is recalling all liverwurst products currently available because they may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The company is also recalling additional deli meat products that were produced on Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47860 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Boone Lake in Exeter. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria.... Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47852 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Wiers Farm is recalling produce products packed between July 5th and July 12th because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. These products were sold at Save-A-Lot in Rhode Island and at Walmarts in... Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47848 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Little Beach at Slack Reservoir in Smithfield due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the lake. Blue-green algae can produce toxins... Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47823 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Mishnock Lake in West Greenwich due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the lake. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm... Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47793 Between Friday and mid-August, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Brown Dermatology, and partners statewide will be making free skin cancer screenings available at select Rhode Island parks and beaches on five dates. "Along with seeking shade and using a broad-spectrum sunscreen... Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47792 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Coomer Lake in Glocester. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47788 Governor Dan McKee and the leadership of the Governor's Overdose Task Force announced today a 7.3% decrease in overdose deaths in Rhode Island in 2023, the first decrease seen in the state in four years. In 2023, 404 people lost their lives to accidental overdoses in Rhode Island, compared to 436... Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47787 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Deep Spring Lake in Roger William's Park (in Providence) due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom in the lake. Blue-green algae can... Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/47782