Teen Wellness Access: Planet Fitness is offering free summer gym access to Rhode Island high schoolers (ages 14–19) through its High School Summer Pass, running June 1–Aug. 31 with online sign-up and optional training. Opioid Treatment Rules: Rhode Island Senate approved a bill to remove administrative mid-treatment utilization reviews for certain opioid and alcohol-use-disorder meds (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone), aiming to cut delays that can raise relapse risk. End-of-Life Care Outreach: HopeHealth received a $200,000 grant to expand community engagement, connecting underserved Rhode Islanders with grief support, palliative care, and hospice services. Primary Care Access Debate: CVS Health CEO David Joyner defended a plan to bring primary care into CVS MinuteClinics in Massachusetts via a Mass General Brigham partnership, arguing it could improve access without driving up costs. Local Health System Financial Strain: Care New England reported a $35.4M operating loss in the first half of fiscal 2026 and announced leadership and nonclinical job cuts amid Medicaid reimbursement and rising labor/supply costs. Care Delivery & Coverage: A Rhode Island physician shortage piece highlights how limited primary care availability is worsening, with insurance reimbursement pressures cited as a root cause. Public Health Watch: Rhode Island is among states tightening rules on “forever chemicals” (PFAS), with new disclosure and restriction laws taking effect nationwide. Safety & Injury News: A 38-year-old motorcyclist died in Johnston after a crash involving a truck making a left turn; another deadly motorcycle crash was reported in the region.