Beach Health Alert: RIDOH is recommending people avoid swimming at three Rhode Island beaches—Briar Point Beach (Coventry), Oakland Beach (Warwick), and Easton’s Beach (Newport)—after high bacteria counts, with waterfowl and storm runoff cited as key contributors. Local Water Safety: RIDOH and RIDEM also issued a high-risk advisory to avoid all contact with Watchaug Pond in Charlestown due to harmful algae blooms, warning against swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, drinking untreated water, and letting pets swim or drink there. Care Access for Moms: A Rhode Island-focused guide urges pregnant people not to delay care, to use simple tools to ask questions, and to tap local resources—highlighting that more than 15% of new moms in the state don’t get care in the first three months. Health Innovation in RI: NEMIC launched its updated Health Innovator Pathways Program (formerly MTLP) and opened registration for Rhode Islanders for the 2026 cohort. Health Coverage Costs: Rhode Island’s health insurance commissioner says insurers’ 2027 rate requests are “unsustainable,” as filings point to large premium increases across the commercial market. Caregiver Support Expansion: AARP and United Way expanded the 211 caregiver support program to include Rhode Island, making it easier for family caregivers to find help. Alternative Education Update: Chariho Alternative Learning Academy is redesigning its program to strengthen core instruction and improve how alternative schools are evaluated under state accountability systems.