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05/15/2012 12:17 EDT
New Issue Brief: Women's Health Screening and Referral Program Evaluation
A recent evaluation shows that women who participated in the Women's Health Screening and Referral Program were less likely to have low-weight births and premature deliveries than other women. Results underscore how early detection of prenatal risks can support improvements in pregnancy outcomes.
05/04/2012 13:58 EDT
Time Running Out to Refer Patients for Free Nicotine Patches Through QuitWorks
Time is running out to get a two-week supply of nicotine patches through the QuitWorks program.Offer ends June 30, 2012 or while supplies last! All Rhode Island QuitWorks referred patients are eligible.

Immunization

02/10/2012 12:32 EST
Municipalities to Hold Tdap and Flu Clinics
HEALTH's Immunization Program and Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response have offered all municipalities the opportunity to provide Tdap vaccine to those ages 11 and older and influenza vaccine to those ages six months and older. The first clinic will take place in Smithfield on Saturday,...
01/12/2012 14:22 EST
HEALTH Advisory: Jan. 12-13 Barrington Pertussis Clinic
Any Barrington residents ages 10 and up (except pregnant women) who have never received the Tdap vaccination may participate in the pertussis vaccination clinic organized by HEALTH and Barrington Public Schools.
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Infectious Disease

05/03/2012 16:14 EDT
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Bareilly and Salmonella Nchanga Infections Associated with a Raw Scraped Ground Tuna Product
Based on an epidemiological link and results of laboratory testing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has combined the Salmonella Bareilly investigation with an ongoing multi-state outbreak investigation of Salmonella serotype Nchanga infections, according to the CDC. The two...
04/24/2012 11:46 EDT
FDA Safety Advisory: Bacteria Found in Ultrasound Transmission Gel Poses Risk of Infection
This week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received a report from a hospital that 16 patients had developed colonization or infection with the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Each of these patients were examined with transesophageal ultrasound probes using Other-Sonic Generic Ultrasound...
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Flu

05/17/2012 10:43 EDT
Weekly Flu Activity, 5/17/2012
Current Flu Activity Level: Local
05/09/2012 13:26 EDT
Weekly Flu Activity, 5/9/2012
Current Flu Activity Level: Local
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