Possibly Rabid Raccoon Lurking In South Kingstown's Potter Woods: Police

The police department suggested avoiding Potter Woods.

Aquatic Weed Treatments Scheduled for South Kingstown's Worden Pond

The treatments will not harm fish and will not impact boating, fishing, or swimming.

Make It An Active Summer In Narragansett-South Kingstown: 10 Ways To Get Moving

From scenic bike paths to beaches and recreation programs, there are plenty of ways to stay active this summer.

Stay Out Of South Kingstown's Worden Pond, State Agencies Warn

The water in Worden Pond can cause liver and nervous system damage, according to the state.

Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In South Kingstown

Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.

Rhode Island Makes the Nice List for Mental Health Care This Holiday Season

RI is in sixth place, scoring 69.39 out of 100

Chatbot helps older adults manage multiple chronic conditions

URI nursing Professor Jung Eun Lee uses technology to support symptom awareness, self-care for older adults living alone

Future pediatric oncology nurse completes Flynn Fellowship at Hasbro Children’s Hospital

URI nursing student McKaylee Swatt finds calling caring for ‘resilient’ kids

URI College of Pharmacy trains pharmacy technicians to administer vaccines

Registration is open for training that expands pharmacy technicians’ role, helps increase vaccine adherence

1 RI County Get 'F' Grade For Pollution, New Report Says

The report says 56.1 million Americans are living in places that get failing grades for unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone pollution.

Hidden Hiking Gem of Narragansett: The Crooked Brook Trail

A refreshing break from the more popular destinations in the area

Online RN to BS program returns to URI

Registered nurses with an associate's degree or diploma in nursing can conveniently complete bachelor's degree online

URI hearing specialist gives gift of hearing to hundreds in Panama

Sara Andreozzi and her team fit 400 people for donated hearing aids on medical mission to Central America

Biomechanics study connects foot arch function to athletic performance

URI alumna’s study on foot biomechanics, involving women’s basketball team, published in international journal

Multidisciplinary URI teams assess older adults’ health, fall risk

Senior Health, Wellness, and Fall Risk program offers comprehensive health assessments to community volunteers, experience for students

Former NBA star who stutters inspires others with condition at URI

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist encourages speech language pathology students to continue helping people who ‘suffer in silence’

The 5 Best Hospitals In Rhode Island: New National Ranking

Five Rhode Island hospitals were among a list of 700 nationwide recognized in Newsweek's rankings.

RI Offering Free Lead Testing In Faucets, Fountains At Daycares

The testing is free for licensed child care facilities in Rhode Island.

Study aims to improve care after residential substance use treatment

Psychology Ph.D. candidate’s study funded by $100,000 federal grant

Pathways to Nursing at URI increases opportunity, diversity in nursing

The program has graduated professional nurses from historically underrepresented populations since 2010, helping improve health equity

From Dishes to Doctors: A Career Journey at South County Health

Discover how Kace Quinn, Medical Staff Coordinator, has grown in his career at South County Health

URI nursing professor honored nationally: ‘Outstanding contributions'

Professor, Routhier Chair, and former Interim Dean Betty Rambur wins prestigious award from national nursing association

Toxic Blue-Green Algae Blooms At Worden Pond In South Kingstown

RI Department of Health officials say people shouldn't drink water or eat fish from the pond. Avoid fishing, boating, and kayaking.

URI study shows blood pressure drug may lower epilepsy risk

College of Pharmacy Associate Professor Xueron Wen links losartan to lower incidence of epilepsy

3 RI Beaches Close To Swimming Due To High Bacteria Levels

Beaches in Warwick and South Kingstown close to swimming due to high bacteria counts.

Camp Hoffman Beach In South Kingstown Reopens For Swimming

The South Kingstown beach had closed for swimming Thursday over its bacteria levels in the water.

Rhode Island Blood Center Faces First Blood Supply Emergency Of 2024

Blood donations in recent weeks are "hundreds short" of what is needed for patients in Rhode Island, blood center officials say.

High Bacteria Closes Kingston's Camp For Swimming In South Kingstown

The Rhode Island Department of Health closed the beach to swimming on Thursday after taking water samples.

Study aims to to alleviate stress among transgender, nonbinary adults

URI nursing professor earns federal grant to adapt 'Mindful Self-Compassion' curriculum, teaching tools for emotional resilience

Geriatric workforce ed program fueling improvements in elder care

URI program extended by new $5 million federal grant has trained thousands of health care workers in Rhode Island

Study examines challenges after residential substance use facilities

Using wearable biosensors and psychological self-reports, URI research aims to inform interventions to help prevent return to substance use

RI-INBRE secures $21 million NIH grant to support biomedical research

Latest round of funding increases the URI-based program’s investment in biomed research and training to more than $100 million since 2001

Physical activity can spur cognitive development, help manage ADHD

URI Kinesiology Professor Nicole Logan’s funded study aims to support alternative methods of treating the common childhood condition

4 RI Hospitals Get 'A' Rating On New Safety Grades: See Full List

Rhode Island was in the top 10 for states with the highest number of "A" hospitals.

URI study examines speech perception in parents of kids with autism

Research on ‘Broad Autism Phenotype’ potentially affecting direct relatives aims to better understand the broader picture of autism

URI College of Health Sciences creates Department of Public Health

New interdisciplinary major prepares graduates to improve health status and health behaviors in community

URI program to increase family therapy in addiction treatment

Program recruits, trains and supervises family therapists to improve treatment, take burden off treatment centers statewide

How Healthy Is Washington County: By The Numbers

In general, the County Health Rankings and Roadmap report shows Washington County residents live longer lives than most people in RI.

Scientists study real-world eating behavior using wearable sensors, AI

High-tech system development by URI, UT-Austin researchers measures real-world eating behavior, in and out of the lab

URI Nutrition study to help inform official USDA dietary guidelines

Professor Kathleen Melanson’s study, funded by $300,000 USDA grant, aims to provide context to ultra-processed food discussion

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.