CharterCARE in Peril: Centurion Misses Deadline, Makes Demand for State Funding

CharterCARE in Peril: Centurion Misses Deadline, Makes Demand for State Funding

GoLocalProv News Team

This past week, Centurion Foundation, an Atlanta-based non-profit that has never operated a hospital, missed the deadline to close the purchase of the bankrupt CharterCARE hospitals — which was January 15.

Dr. Jha Leaves Brown

Dr. Jha Leaves Brown

GoLocalProv News Team

Dr. Ashish K. Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, will depart Brown at the end of the calendar year. Read More

Brown Health Medical Group Adds Seven to Surgery Group

Brown Health Medical Group Adds Seven to Surgery Group

GoLocalProv News Team

The Department of Surgery of Brown Health Medical Group — formerly Brown Surgical Associates — announced that seven... Read More

Dr. Lori A. Underhill of Wakefield Dies at 62

Dr. Lori A. Underhill of Wakefield Dies at 62

Avery-Storti Funeral Home

Dr. Lori A. Underhill, 62, of Wakefield, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at South County Hospital, surrounded... Read More

RIDOH Recommends 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccine for “Most Rhode Islanders”

RIDOH Recommends 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccine for “Most Rhode Islanders”

GoLocalProv News Team

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) on Friday said that it recommends the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine for most... Read More

RIDOH Warns Bat From Beavertail Tests Positive for Rabies

RIDOH Warns Bat From Beavertail Tests Positive for Rabies

GoLocalProv Health Team

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a rabid bat with injuries was found in Beavertail... Read More

Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Fine Particles Expected From Canadian Wildfire Monday

Air Quality Alert: Unhealthy Fine Particles Expected From Canadian Wildfire Monday

GoLocalProv News Team

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) forecasts that fine particle levels will reach unhealthy... Read More

Butler Hospital Union Rejects “Last, Best and Final Offer”

Butler Hospital Union Rejects “Last, Best and Final Offer”

GoLocalProv News Team

On Wednesday, the union representing hundreds of Butler Hospital workers said members cast their votes on management’s... Read More

Delta Dental of Rhode Island Offers Dentist Loan Repayment Program

Delta Dental of Rhode Island Offers Dentist Loan Repayment Program

GoLocalProv Health Team

Delta Dental of Rhode Island has announced the launch of a new loan repayment program specifically designed to support... Read More

Rhode Island Among 20 States Where Turkana Food’s Dried Apricots Are Being Recalled

Rhode Island Among 20 States Where Turkana Food’s Dried Apricots Are Being Recalled

GoLocalProv News Team

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Turkana Food Inc. in New Jersey is recalling 352 cases... Read More

Ground Beef Products Recalled

Ground Beef Products Recalled

GoLocalProv Health Team

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that a recall has been issued for ground beef products... Read More