Tag: Nicole Alexander-Scott
R.I. expands vaccine eligibility to 40 and older
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island on Monday expanded coronavirus vaccine eligibility to anyone age 40 and older who lives, works or goes to...
Gray areas in vaccine distribution lead others to fill in blanks
Rhode Island’s plan to prioritize COVID-19 vaccine distribution by age, underlying health conditions and geography makes sense conceptually. For it to be effective, however,...
Chenevert encourages COVID-19 Internal Audit program for manufacturers
PROVIDENCE – When it comes to manufacturers and COVID-19 safety protocols, Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Executive Director Dave Chenevert said external audits done by...
Coronavirus preparations at R.I. hospitals kick into high gear
Normally more than 90% full, Rhode Island Hospital’s occupancy rate in late March dipped to about 75%. The 247-bed The Miriam Hospital had more...
Nursing homes step up measures against virus
From Seattle to Miami to Rhode Island, nursing homes and other facilities for the elderly are stockpiling masks and thermometers, preparing for staff shortages...
R.I. Foundation commits $1M to 10-year health plan for state
PROVIDENCE – After more than a year of poring over vast amounts of data related to the health of Rhode Islanders, the Rhode Island...
Will stronger regs save vape shops?
White Horse Vapor expanded quickly over the past six years, growing from a single store in North Providence to three in Rhode Island and...
RIDOH survey data shows rise of vaping in students
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health released data Thursday that revealed a sharp increase in high school students reporting having vaped.
RIDOH found that...
Brown University awarded grants to reduce opioid overdoses
PROVIDENCE (AP) — Brown University was awarded $6.8 million in federal funding to work with Rhode Island health officials to help solve the opioid...
Five Questions With Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott
5Q: Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott | Director, R.I. Department of Health
1. What do residents who live in a state-designated “health equity zone” get that...
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