Health

Oct 92 min read

Grant Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention in RI

Priority given to proposals engaging and affirming youth of color, LGBTQ+, Two-Spirit, gender-nonconforming youth, and disabled youth.

Sep 172 min read

Thundermist Health Center lays off 124 employees

The community health center, which serves over 60,000 Rhode Islanders, is facing a financial crisis.

Jun 143 min read

LGBTQ+ advocates praise RI passage of “Health Care Provider Shield Act”

Health Care Provider Shield Act will protect Rhode Island health care providers from restrictive laws in other states.

May 73 min read

Advocates, Providers Praise Senate Passage of Bill to Safeguard LGBTQ+ Rhode Islanders' access to essential care

Rhode Island's Health Care Provider Shield Act would limit risk of hostile out-of-state laws related to abortion, transgender health care

Nov 13, 20223 min read

RI Dept. Of Public Health Announces New Monkeypox Vaccine Clinics

The State of Rhode Island is holding new weekday monkeypox vaccine clinics for eligible Rhode Islanders, with the next one being held...

Nov 3, 20223 min read

Blue “pRIde” Leads The Way At Blue Cross

This piece was sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI). As one of the state’s largest employers, Blue Cross & Blue...

Aug 3, 20224 min read

RIDOH’s Monkeypox Task Force Taking Prevention and Control Measures

This public health message is sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Health. As national health experts continue to track the...

Jul 15, 20222 min read

Actions and Language Support Safe, Inclusive Care

This article is sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. As both a local employer and a healthcare company, we at Blue...

Jun 14, 20212 min read

Thundermist Health Center Launches TransVoteRI.com

Thundermist Health Center Press Release: A new website reduces barriers to voting for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Rhode...