Home RIDOH

RIDOH

7 Articles
Dog of the WeekNews

Synthetic opioid 10x stronger than fentanyl detected in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island health officials are warning residents after a powerful synthetic opioid, believed to be 10 times stronger than fentanyl,...

News

Rhode Island launches Ebola monitoring program for travelers from affected countries

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island health officials have launched a new monitoring program for travelers arriving from three African countries affected by ongoing...

News

Overdose spike issued for Providence

The Rhode Island Department of Health is warning of a recent spike in overdoses in Providence. According to health officials, 20 people were...

Rhode Island measles
News

RIDOH confirms measles case, first reported in over a year

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in the state, marking the first reported case...

News

RIDOH issues overdose spike alert for Cranston and northern RI

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an overdose spike alert after a sudden increase in nonfatal overdoses was reported in two...

News

Rhode Island nurse accused of stealing from elderly patient

A Rhode Island registered nurse is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing her patient’s banking information to make fraudulent purchases. Court documents indicate...

News

Second positive test for West Nile virus in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has its second human case of West Nile virus in 2025, according to recent test results. The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) confirmed...

Explore more

NewsTravel

Hotel Viking celebrates 100th anniversary in Newport

NEWPORT, R.I. — A century after first opening its doors, Hotel Viking is celebrating its 100th anniversary as one of Newport’s most recognizable...