The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is soliciting proposals from qualified municipalities and non-profit community-based organizations to expand its Health Equity Zone (HEZ) initiative to additional communities. RIDOH will distribute approximately $1.4 million through this funding opportunity. Existing Health Equity Zones, and new communities seeking to create Health Equity Zones, can both apply for funding.
In response to a recall by Satur Farms, Whole Foods Market is recalling various prepared foods items containing baby spinach because of a potential contamination of Salmonella. The products being recalled in Rhode Island include:
With Rhode Island seeing increases in cases of the flu and other seasonal viruses, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders to seek medical care in settings where they will be most appropriately treated. People who do not need emergency care should avoid going to emergency departments.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Thrive Market is recalling all unexpired lots of the Thrive Market brand nut butters listed below due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
by: Paul Ryan Best Tips For Seniors Looking To Kickstart Their Personal Fitness Are you a senior who wants to focus on your personal fitness, but you aren’t sure where to start? Staying in shape can feel like a daunting task at any age, and often the biggest barrier is the simple question of where … Read more
Everyone knows that exercise is a key part of losing weight. However, not every exercise is created equally. For example, is running a mile better or worse than swimming a mile? The answer is that if you can pick swimming over running, you are making the right choice for your weight loss workout. Running vs. … Read more
Farm Fresh RI operates programs at 8 summer farmers markets and 2 winter markets in neighborhoods across our state, and we facilitate SNAP / EBT acceptance at 8 more. We believe that every Rhode Island family should be able to take part in the fresh bounty of veggies, fruit, herbs, eggs, meats and cheeses produced … Read more
Nestled along the waterfront of Wickford Harbor, historic Wickford Village offers a taste of New England as it was a century or more ago. Its historic homes from the 1700s, churches, gardens and picturesque harbor offer a glimpse of our nations early history. Wickford is a thriving commercial village with a wonderful sense of history. … Read more
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The Westerly Land Trust conserves open space, revitalizes culturally significant properties, and provides environmental programs for the enduring benefit of our community. Specific programs include the preservation of open space, rehabilitation and redevelopment of established neighborhoods, and establishment of education and recreation opportunities for the public. The Trusts programs and activities are directed to the … Read more