AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSkin Cancer Prevention: RIDOH and Brown Health Dermatology are offering free, private dermatologist-led skin cancer screenings at Rhode Island beaches and Lincoln Woods State Park on five dates in July and August, with the first 100 people at each stop getting checked and follow-ups referred for care. Public Health & Safety: Rhode Island’s CVS Health recalled more than 75,000 boxes of medicated hemorrhoidal wipes because they lack child-resistant packaging, after lidocaine products require that protection. Addiction Treatment Access: AdCare Rhode Island launched a new outpatient DUI/refusal program for eligible first- and second-time offenders, aiming to address substance use issues behind impaired driving. Community Health Costs: As Rhode Island Energy’s winter shutoff protections ended, advocates report rising pressure on households facing utility shutoffs and more calls for help paying bills. Workplace & Family Support: A new look at state rules highlights Rhode Island’s requirement for eligible employees to get unpaid time off to attend school activities. Local Crime: Providence police charged a 25-year-old man with the murder of an 86-year-old after an assault led to hospitalization and later death.
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