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East Providence Fire Department recognized for commitment to quality of care...

Health Services 08/11/2024

EAST PROVIDENCE – The East Providence Fire Department recently received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS GOLD with Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll...

LIFESAVER: East Providence Fire Department Capt. John Potvin calls naloxone a wonder drug when it comes to reversing the effects of an overdose. That’s why many are celebrating Narcan now being sold over the counter.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Narcan sold in stores seen as pivotal in R.I. drug crisis

Focus 09/29/2023

East Providence Fire Department Capt. John Potvin has seen the lifesaving effects of naloxone in action dozens of times throughout his more than 30...

AID AVAILABLE: Pawtucket Emergency Medical Services Director Lance Dumont and Elizabeth Moreira, the city’s public health and equity leader, hold kits containing naloxone and fentanyl testers at the Newport Avenue fire station, which became a Safe Station for people seeking help with drug addiction. PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Communities create ‘Safe Stations’ in effort to reduce overdose deaths

Health Matters 03/18/2022

Rhode Islanders who are struggling with substance abuse now have places they can go to get immediate attention and support, after fire departments and...

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