AG Neronha proposes new bill that will recognize addiction as a public health crisis, prioritizing treatment over felony prosecution   New bill would reclassify Simple Drug Possession from a felony...

HHS Releases Final Title X Rule Detailing Family Planning Grant Program The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today issued the final rule to revise the regulations governing the Title...

Physical Activity New Physical Activity Guidelines Resource Available! 02/20/2019 03:22 PM EST ODPHP invites you to download this new PowerPoint resource to promote the Guidelines to your colleagues...

PDF of this issue Foodborne Illness Outbreaks at Retail Establishments — National Environmental Assessment Reporting System, 16 State and Local Health Departments, 2014–2016  Lauren E. Lipcsei,...

Free menstrual hygiene products are now available in designated bathrooms of four Providence Public schools PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Mayor Jorge O. Elorza along with the Superintendent of Providence Public...

RI Moving Fast to Expand Sports Betting and Legalize Marijuana—Is Prostitution Next? On Wednesday, the Rhode Island Senate approved legislation that would allow expanding sports betting to mobile....