Hospitals start bracing for a busy flu season
The shot clock is ticking.
Now is the time of year to get that flu vaccine for it to be most effective, according to an...
Mental health concerns intensify in classroom
Over the years, school administrators and mental health professionals have noticed a steady increase in mental health issues among young children and teens. For...
Teacher shortages leave administrators at a loss
The rollercoaster ride of pandemic schooling has smoothed out and students are, for the most part, back in the classroom.
Now it’s the teachers who...
Dining out: A tale of prep and opportunity
The title of author Michael Ruhlman’s latest book “From Scratch” could be the title of his biography.
He came by his position from the ground...
Despite threats, few walk off jobs over vaccines
Are workplace vaccine mandates prompting some employees to quit rather than get a shot?
A hospital in Lowville, N.Y., for example, had to shut down...
FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster
United States health advisers said Thursday that some Americans who received Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should get a half-dose booster to bolster protection against the...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 286, with 3 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 286 on Wednesday, with three new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 261, with 1 new death
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 261 on Tuesday, with one new death, the R.I. Department of Health said...
Helena B. Foulkes announces run for governor
PROVIDENCE - Former CVS Health Corp. executive Helena B. Foulkes, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy in Rhode Island's 2022 gubernatorial election.
In a video...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 955 over long weekend, with 2...
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 increase by 955 from Oct. 8 through the long weekend, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of...

















