Tag: Dr. Jerome Larkin
R.I., Mass. help create Northeast public health coalition
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island and Massachusetts have joined forces with several other states to form a public health coalition.
The Northeast Public Health Collaborative is...
McKee: Health insurers required to cover COVID-19 vaccines in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Health insurers are required to cover COVID-19 vaccines for all Rhode Island residents 6 months old and older who want one, Gov....
RIDOH launches campaign to spotlight men’s mental health
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health recently launched a statewide campaign called “You Good, Man?” to help raise awareness and prevent suicide among...
McKee, RIDOH announce grant funding to boost primary care training capacity
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and the R.I. Department of Health recently announced the state will make up to $90,000 in grant funding...
McKee, RIDOH highlight need for investment in primary health care workers
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and Dr. Jerome Larkin, director of the R.I. Department of Health, were recently joined by health care workers...
Divided views on for-profit company buying R.I. nursing homes
Two struggling skilled nursing facilities are on track to be sold to a Massachusetts-based company, reigniting the debate over whether businesses looking to maximize...















