The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert for the entire state of Rhode Island Wednesday.

The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert for Johnston and North Providence.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A person in their 60s from Providence County has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the state’s first probable human case of the mosquito-borne disease this year.

The Rhode Island Department of Health is sounding the alarm after more than five dozen residents suffered nonfatal drug ...

Hantavirus is a serious disease with a high mortality rate, but it's rare, and Rhode Island has had just one known case of ...

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At least nine wild animals have tested positive for rabies in Rhode Island in recent months. The Rhode Island Department of Health has launched a new data dashboard to track animal bites and rabies ...

This is the first confirmed case in Rhode Island since January 2025. The Rhode Island Department of Health on Saturday, April 18, reported a confirmed case of measles and is contacting people who may ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Carla Martin from RI Department of Health joined 12 News at 4 to share how to stay healthy during peak flu season when ...

NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Health will open up public comment on a potential upgrade to the water system for some North Smithfield schools. The district runs its ...