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![[CREDIT: Lincoln Smith] Sunrise on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Conimicut Point. RIDOH has closed Conimicut Point Beach and Oakland Beach to swimming due to high bacteria levels.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Conimicut-Point-Sunrise-2-2-19-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
UPDATE – AUG. 19: RIDOH recommends re-opening the swimming area at Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. WARWICK, RI— Friday, the […]
![[CREDIT: Hickory Ridge Campground] RIDOH has issued a Hickory Ridge Camp boil water notice.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Hickory-Ridge-Camp-boil-water-notice-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
COVENTRY, RI — The RI Department of Health (RIDOH) has issued a Hickory Ridge Camp boil water notice for its public water system, requiring it to issue a boil water […]
![[CREDIT:FDA] RIDOH reports a ground beef recall for Organic Rancher 1 lb. packages distributed to Whole Foods nationally.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ground-Beef-Recall-Organic-Rancher-1-250x228.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns a ground beef recall has been issued for Organic Rancher 1 lb. packages shipped to Whole Foods Market locations […]
![[CREDIT: Graham Center] A graph showing trends, including aging physicians contributing to a projected RI physician shortage.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RI-Physician-Shortage-Graham-Center-report-250x228.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
STATE HOUSE — Sen. Peter A. Appollonio Jr.’s (D-Dist. 29, Warwick) new legislation to combat a looming RI physician shortage would empower the director of the Rhode Island Department of […]
WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has re-opened Conimicut Beach swimming, as bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH advised closing Conimicut Point Beach to […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] The state's beach closure map shows four beaches, Kent County YMCA, Camp Hoffman Beach and Kingston’s Camp Beach in Kingston, Camp Canonicus Beach in Exeter, are closed due to high bacteria counts in the water.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Kent-County-YMCA-Beach-Closed-140x140.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) advises closing Kent County YMCA beach and two South Kingstown beaches to swimming due to high bacteria levels. Thursday, health […]
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has announced Conimicut Point Beach swimming open after bacteria counts returned to safe levels. RIDOH advised closing Conimicut Point Beach to swimming due […]
![[CREDIT: FDA] A 3-D illustration of Salmonella Bacteria. The RI Department of Health (RIDOH) reports a Salmonella cucumber recall and reports of RI Salmonella cases resulting from different strains under investigation.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FDA-RI-salmonella-cases.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — The RI Department of Health warns of a multi-state Salmonella cucumber recall and two groups of RI Salmonella cases under investigation, not yet tied to a specific […]
![[CREDIT: Dean Birch] The raccoon-adapted strain of the rabies virus is widely found in the wild animal population throughout Rhode Island. DEM and RIDOH remind the public to revisit rabies prevention tips this spring.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rabies-Prevention-Tips-photo-by-Dean-Birch.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — As warmer weather encourages outdoor activities, state agencies remind the public to keep rabies prevention tips in mind. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] COVID-19 hospitalizations spiked in December. Meanwhile, only 15 % of Rhode Islanders have gotten the latest COVID-19 shot.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/COVID-19-hospitalizations-2023.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&resize=250%2C188&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — COVID-19 hospitalizations averaged 237 in September, October and November, then jumped to 359 in December, with only 15 percent of Rhode Islanders up to date on their […]
![[CREDIT: FDA] The FDA reports Lead Found in WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Lead-Found-in-WanaBana-Apple-Cinnamon-Fruit-Puree-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising parents and caregivers to not feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to toddlers or young children, due […]
PROVIDENCE, RI – State health and environmental officials report one mosquito sample collected Sept. 19 from a trap set in Central Falls has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Tourism Department] Goddard Park Beach.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Goddard-Park-Beach-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — The RI Department of Health (RIDOH) advises re-opening several beaches recently closed due to high bacteria counts, including Goddard Park Beach and Kent County YMCA beach in […]
WARWICK, RI — High bacteria counts prompted the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) to recommend no swimming at several local beaches, including three Warwick beaches. The beaches RIDOH has […]
WARWICK, RI— The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Conimicut Point Beach swimming. Bacteria counts have returned to safe levels since the health department recommended closing the beach […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns that Rushdi Food Industries has issued a Mighty Sesame 10.9 oz. Organic Tahini Salmonella recall for the squeezable product […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] Rushdi Food Industries is recalling Mighty Sesame 10.9 Oz Organic Tahini (squeezable) with the specific expiration date of 3/28/23.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tahini-recall-ridoh-2-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE — A voluntary salmonella recall of Mighty Sesame 10.9 Oz Organic Tahini (squeezable) dressing makes the concerned batch’s expiration date of 3/28/23 extremely optimistic. The Rhode Island Department of […]
![[Warwick Post Composite] The RI Department of Health warns of many brands' nutritional drinks recalled due to possible bacterial contamination.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nutritional-drinks-recalled-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns that Lyons Magnus is expanding its nutrition drink recall to include many additional products. The initial Lyons Magnus recall […]
![[CREDIT: Kraft] RIDOH warns Wild Cherry Capri Sun drinks have been recalled due to cleaning solution contamination.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Capri-Sun-Recall-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns Kraft Heinz is recalling approximately 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drinks due to cleaning solution […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns Lyons Magnus has announced many nutritional drinks recalled due to the potential bacterial contamination. Among the possible contaminants is the […]
![[CREDIT: EPA] Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, produce toxins that are hazardous to humans and animals.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Blue-Green-Algae-250x228.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) warn blue-green algae has been found in Roger Williams Park ponds, […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] The state has recommended Camp Hoffman and Kingston's Camp Beaches closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Kingston-Camp-Hoffman-Camp-Beaches-Closed-140x140.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
SOUTH COUNTY – The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Camp Hoffman Beach in South Kingston and Kingston’s Camp Beaches closed for swimming due to high bacteria levels. […]
UPDATE – JUNE 30, 2022: The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Oakland and Conimicut Beaches in Warwick, Barrington Town Beach, and Larkin Pond Association Beach in […]
[UPDATE – June 21, 6 p.m.] The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick and Spring Lake Beach in Burrillville for swimming because bacteria […]
UPDATE – (June 19, 10 a.m.) The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Goddard State Park Beach for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. WARWICK, […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced the first probable monkeypox case in a male in his 30s, a resident of Providence County. The person has […]
![[CREDIT: CDC] The CDC has designated Rhode Island a yellow zone. In such areas of relatively low transmission, the CDC is not advising masks indoors in public places.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/RI-COVID-19-CDC-map-Feb.-27-22-140x140.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new guidance on protecting people and neighborhoods from COVID-19, designating all Rhode Island counties as yellow […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) reminds all Rhode Islanders about safe shoveling, heat, and food practices as the state weathers the January blizzard. Safe Shoveling […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are lifting recent blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) warnings in area ponds, but […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) encourage Rhode Islanders to make health a part of their Thanksgiving. “I’d like to wish all […]
![[CREDIT: fda.gov] The FDA reports Herbal Doctor Angelicae Sinensis Recalled for Heavy Metals, including lead and cadmium.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Herbal-Doctor-Angelicae-Sinensis-Recalled-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Murray Int’l Trading has announced Herbal Doctor Brand Angelicae Sinensis recalled, because the product may have […]
![[CREDIT: RI Parks.com/DEM] RIDOH has recommended Scarborough Beaches closed. Water quality analysis at local beaches is conducted by the State Health Laboratory or a state certified laboratory. The information is used to determine a closed beaches.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Scarborough-Beaches-closed-fecal-coliform-bacteria-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
NARRAGANSETT — It’s Labor Day weekend, but Scarborough Beaches are closed thanks to fecal coliform bacteria, the RI Department of Health reminds beach-goers. The department recommended Scarborough Beaches closed, north […]
NARRAGANSETT —The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends no swimming at Scarborough State Beaches (North and South) in Narragansett due to high bacteria levels. According to the RI Department […]
![[CREDIT: FDA] Baretta uncured antipasto packages have been recalled. The Baretta antipasto recall salmonella announcement follows an outbreak of 36 Salmonella Typhimurium and Infantis illnesses in 17 states.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Baretta-antipasto-recall-salmonella-140x140.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns Fratelli Beretta is recalling 862,000 lbs of uncured antipasto productsoossibly contaminated with Salmonella Infantis and/or Salmonella Typhimurium. The ready-to-eat uncured antipasto meat […]
![[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. COVID-19 variant B-117, the most common in the U.S., is also spreading in RI, and is 50% more transmissible and 50% more deadly.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/COVID-19-CDC-Image-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — As the Delta COVID-19 variant dominates a resurgent pandemic experts attribute to people unvaccinated by circumstance and intent, the RI Department of Health is requiring all employees, […]
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Health reports Avanti Frozen Foods is recalling some frozen shrimp products because they could have been contaminated with Salmonella. The shrimp products were […]
![[CREDIT: Jules Foods] A Jules Foods recall affects all its brie and spinach dip products due to a potential salmonella contamination.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Jules-Foods-salmonella-recall-April-2021-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) warns of a Jule’s Foods recall of all Jule’s Foods brie and spinach dip due to a potential Salmonella contamination. […]
![[CREDIT: NIAID RML]An electron microscope image of the virus that causes COVID-19. While tens of thousands of vaccine doses are expected to be administered this week, the state anticipates a large increase in supply allowing them to more swiftly administer vaccine doses to all adults in the state, expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Access.](https://e8dgfhu6pow.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/COVID-19-140x140.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
WARWICK, RI — The RI Department of Health will make about 4,000 first COVID-19 Moderna mRNA vaccine doses available Tuesday at 9 a.m. as officials plan for a significant increase […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — COVID-19 vaccinations for people 65 and older and educators continue this week, with new appointments posting to the state’s vaccination scheduling site after 9 a.m. There will […]
PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Health announced severe weather has caused delays that require rescheduling community clinics set for Tuesday in Cranston, East Greenwich and West Warwick. […]
