Health
Nurses, mental health workers and other employees at a psychiatric hospital in Providence have been on strike with their union, the Service Employees International Union local 1199, since early Thursday morning
Butler says it spent more than $3.2 million on temp workers to keep the hospital running during the open-ended strike
The indefatigable animal advocate launches Season 4 of “Animal Talk” on Rhode Island PBS
Rhode Island’s largest health system blamed insurance premiums for failing to keep pace with rising health care costs
GLP-1 medications and pricier COVID vaccines helped push spending up nearly 8% in 2023, prompting state regulators to call for greater investment in primary care and fewer barriers for doctors
With in-person counselors in short supply, districts like Bristol-Warren are embracing telepsychology platforms like Cartwheel to deliver faster, more accessible care for kids still feeling the effects of the pandemic
Born from tragedy, the Providence-based institute—now led by Lisa Pina-Warren—continues to fight community violence with compassion, outreach, and the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Lawyers Challenge Customs Officials’ Constitutional Authority to Deport Brown Medicine Kidney Doctor
Updated complaint asks federal judge to reinstate work visa, allow for immigration court proceedings for Dr. Rasha Alawieh
Rhode Island’s AG says the sweeping changes to HHS — including mass layoffs and regional office closures — are illegal and threaten critical public health services across the state
In the midst of a growing mental health crisis among young people, Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio launch a week-long project highlighting resilience, community support, and youth-led solutions