Media Releases
2000
Health Department Withdraws Advisory on Westerly Drinking Water Tests Confirm that Water is Safe to Drink Press Release: December 22, 2000
HEALTH Distributes 30,000 Supplemental Doses of Flu Vaccine; Open Clinics Planned for January 6 and 7
Drinking Water Warning: Westerly Water System water is contaminated with E. coli bacteria. Press Release: December 7, 2000
Media Advisory for Parents of High-Risk Children
Press Release: November 20, 2000
Smoking Report Card on Rhode Island Adults
Press Release: November 15, 2000
Staying Flexible is Key to a Successful Flu Vaccine Campaign in RI
Press Release: November 1, 2000
U.S. Surgeon General Celebrates Rhode Island’s Outstanding Achievements in Breastfeeding Promotion Press Release: October 25, 2000
Flu Vaccine Clinics to Start on November 1
Press Release: October 20, 2000
Department of Health Expands Breast Cancer Screening Press Release: October 16, 2000
HEALTH Selects Minority Health Coordinator Press Release: October 16, 2000
Rhode Island Drinking Water Program Among Best in Nation
Press Release: September 20, 2000
Health Department Comments on Withdrawal of Lifespan/Care New England Merger September 12, 2000
Department of Health Responds to Nurses’ Complaints; Inquiries Already Started and Monitoring Team On-site Press Release: September 1, 2000
Department of Health Approves Landmark Hospital Cardiac Services ; Decision Promotes Access to Cardiac Care Press Release: August 23, 2000
People with Certain Health Conditions Should Avoid Eating Raw Shellfish Press Release: August 3, 2000
Rhode Island WIC Program Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week Press Release: August 1, 2000
Health Department Releases Hospital Survey Results to the Public; Joint Project is First in the Nation
Press Release: July 24, 2000
HEALTH receives $75,000 planning grant to build a statewide youth movement against tobacco use.
Press Release: July 14, 2000
State Health Department Unveils 1998 Performance Information on RI Health Plans Press Release: June 8, 2000
Department of Health Celebrates Lead Poisoning Prevention Month Press Release: April 27, 2000
HEALTH Official Sees Patients at Providence Community Health Center; Arrangement Expands Cancer Screening Programs for Women Press Release: April 20, 2000
Fish Advisory from HEALTH and DEM
Press Release: April 6, 2000
Health Department to Showcase Celebrity Walker
Press Release: April 3, 2000
Rhode Island Hosts the National Immunization Registry Conference; Rosalynn Carter Speaks at the Conference Reception Press release: March 22, 2000
FDA Releases Information on RI Tobacco Vendors Who Sell to Minors Press Release: January 26, 2000
Department of Health and March of Dimes Hold Statewide Conference on Genetics and Public Health
Press Release: January 17, 2000
Community Agencies Schedule Clinics to Vaccinate Against the Flu; HEALTH Officials say "It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Shot" Press Release: January 7, 2000
Department of Health Schedules Hearing on Termination of Pregnancy Regulations Press Release: January 7, 2000 |
