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Lead & Water Safety: A Rhode Island-linked research effort is using AI to redesign a probiotic bacterium (E. coli Nissle) to bind lead without adding new genetic code, aiming to reduce neurological harm from even low-level exposure. Vaccines & School Exemptions: CDC data show kindergarten immunization coverage slipping again, with nationwide MMR at 92.4% and exemptions hitting a record 4.2%, raising outbreak risk as fewer states reach the 95% target. Teen Pregnancy Program: A federal judge blocked HHS from implementing major Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program grant changes while a lawsuit proceeds, leaving many canceled grants in limbo. Gender-Affirming Care Protections: A court ruling preserved ACA Essential Health Benefits coverage for gender-affirming services, including for Rhode Island marketplace plans. Local Health Leadership: Wood River Health added four board members with healthcare, compliance, and finance experience, strengthening governance at the FQHC. Public Safety & Health: Rhode Island hospital and community updates included a Middletown pedestrian death, a Woonsocket-area shooting arrest, and a DNA cold-case arrest tied to sexual assaults decades ago.

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Aug. 11, 2026

Rhode Island surgeon performs first thumb joint replacement with new TOUCH CMC 1 implant

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Adam Resmini Makes Rhode Island Monthly’s 2026 Law List

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