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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
20 days
When you're outside, remember: Repel, Check, Remove to protect yourself and your family from tick bites as you enjoy the outdoors. Learn more at
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Rhode Island Department of Health
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(2/2) Richmond, and Hopkinton (Region 10). These alerts are issued when a Rhode Island municipality or region has more non-fatal overdoses than usual in a week. Learn more and connect with local treatment, recovery, and harm reduction resources:
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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(1/2) RIDOH is issuing an overdose spike alert for increased drug overdose activity from 7/1 to 7/6 in the northwestern and southwestern sections of the state. This includes Burrillville, Foster, Glocester, and Scituate (Region 1) and East Greenwich, West Greenwich, Exeter,
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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DYK that 1 out of every 1,050 babies is born with a cleft lip with or without a cleft palate each year in the U.S.? Most causes are unknown, however, according to the CDC, there are things that increase risk. Learn more at
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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The RI Mental Health Parity Initiative provides educational resources to help Rhode Islanders know more about services that should be provided to them. Learn more at and visit for information, resources, and trainings!
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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There is a place for every Rhode Islander in preventing suicide. It can start with learning more. Taking a training, talking to your community about the importance of mental health, or volunteering with local suicide prevention orgs. Visit for info.
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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Ready to declare your independence from tobacco and nicotine? Visit to connect with a coach who can help you quit these products for good.
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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Stay safe this July 4th by choosing not to drive impaired. Make a plan and get home safely by designating a non-drinking driver, taking public transportation, or using a ride-sharing service or taxi. Learn more at @RIEOHHS @RIBHDDH
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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RT @GovDanMcKee: No matter what happens in Washington, DC—my team and I will never stop working for the people of Rhode Island. https://t.c….
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Rhode Island Department of Health
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RT @RhodeIslandDEM: ⚠ @RIHEALTH and DEM are advising people to avoid contact with a section of Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence (west….
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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PRESS RELEASE: RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at George Washington Campground
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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Spending time outdoors for the 4th of July weekend? Be sure to #FightTheBite. Use bug spray, do a tick check, and take other steps to prevent illnesses from mosquito and tick bites. Learn more at and
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Rhode Island Department of Health
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Public Health Alert: Ready to eat beef jerky sticks may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically plastic. Learn more from @USDAFoodSafety at
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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PRESS RELEASE: Kraft Heinz Food Company is recalling more than 350,000 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). For a full list of products and more info:
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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Richmond and nearby residents: Join RIDOH and the @RhodeIslandDEM on July 21 at 6 p.m. at Chariho Middle School Auditorium to learn about PFAS in drinking water. Learn more:
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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Healthy eating and active living are important to a healthy brain. RI offers many programs through the Community Health Network (CHN) to help you stay healthy and lower your risk of dementia, For more info on preventive health workshops, visit
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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Planning a beach trip? Tobacco-free beaches are better for everyone. If you’re ready to quit tobacco and nicotine for good, get help with your quit – for free! – from
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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Nurses and behavioral health professionals: Learn 5-Needle Protocol ear acupuncture to help patients/clients address stress, anxiety, substance use detox and addiction recovery, and more 7/18 & 7/19 at Providence Community Acupuncture: @ribhddh @rieohhs
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Rhode Island Department of Health
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RT @ASTHO: On today’s encore PHRME episode, hear from public health leaders in @cnmichcc, @RIHEALTH, and American Samoa DOH on how #PHIG ha….
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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RT @GovDanMcKee: Our new State Health Lab will strengthen Rhode Island’s ability to identify and respond to public health challenges. We've….
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@RIHEALTH
Rhode Island Department of Health
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If you are a RI male 18 years or older, don’t miss out on your chance to be entered to win a wireless lantern speaker, biometric safe, beard trimmer, and more! Just take 10-15 minutes to complete RIDOH’s Men’s Mental Health Survey
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