THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION has granted six health care organizations a combined $3.6 million to reduce chronic disease and health disparities in the region. / COURTESY THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION
PROVIDENCE – Targeting residents of Central Falls, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence, West Warwick, Woonsocket, as well as additional communities in South County, the Rhode Island Foundation Friday morning announced $3.6 million in health care grants designed to reduce chronic disease and health disparities. Six nonprofit recipients – Progreso Latino, ONE Neighborhood Builders, South County Health, Thundermist…