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RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact with Select Roger Williams Park Ponds
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
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July 11, 2025
Published on Friday, July 11, 2025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Roger William Park Ponds (Edgewood Lake, Cunliff Lake, and Elm...
The Joint Corp. Signs Binding Agreement to Sell 31 Corporate Clinics in Arizona and New Mexico and to Acquire Regional Developer Rights in the Northwest Region and Refranchises Five Corporate Clinics in the Kansas City Region, Tracking to Become…
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 25, 2025
- The Joint to Deploy Capital and Enhance Profitability Profile by Reducing Regional Developer Count - - Largest Franchisee Signs Binding Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire 31 Corporate Clinics, Which Will Increase Its Ownership to 96 Clinics,...
Attorney General James Affirms Hospitals Must Provide Access to Emergency Abortion Care
New York Attorney General
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June 25, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led 21 other attorneys general in a letter reminding hospitals of their obligation to provide emergency abortion care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). In a...
Attorney General Jeff Jackson to NC Hospitals: The Law Requires You to Provide Emergency Reproductive Care
North Carolina Attorney General
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June 25, 2025
RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 21 other attorneys general urged hospitals nationwide to renew their commitment to existing federal law and continue providing life-saving emergency abortion care to patients. “Hospitals in North...
Cat from Coventry Tests Positive for Rabies
Rhode Island Government
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July 11, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a stray cat found in the area of Newell Court in Coventry tested positive for rabies on July 10. The cat was tested after scratching a person in that area on July 7. Rabies...
RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Area at George Washington Campground
Rhode Island Government
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July 11, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming area at the George Washington Campground in Chepachet for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review...
Synchrocare Launches Franchise Program in Tennessee, Opening New Doors for Healthcare Entrepreneurs
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
Empowering Business Owners to Deliver Innovation in a Rapidly Growing Medical Device Market TN, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare, LLC, a leader in medical device distribution, has officially launched its new...
Cat from Coventry Tests Positive for Rabies
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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July 11, 2025
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a stray cat found in the area of Newell Court in Coventry tested positive for rabies on July 10. The cat was tested after scratching a person in that area on July 7. Rabies...
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Joins Multi-State Letter Reaffirming Hospitals’ Duty to Provide Emergency Abortion Care Under Federal Law
Oregon Department of Justice
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June 24, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general sent a letter to the American Hospital Association reaffirming that hospitals across the country are legally obligated to provide emergency abortion care under the...
On Third Anniversary of Dobbs Decision, Attorney General Bonta Co-leads Letter Reminding Hospitals of Their Obligation to Provide Emergency Abortion Care
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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June 24, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in sending a letter to the American Hospital Association reminding hospitals of their ongoing obligation to comply with the federal Emergency Medical...
Attorney General James Wins Case Against Trump Administration for Illegally Cutting Funding for Medical Research
New York Attorney General
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June 23, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today won her lawsuit against the Trump administration for its unlawful cancellation of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants that fund critical medical and scientific advancements....
RIDOH Recommends Closing the Swimming Area at City Park and Conimicut Point Beach
Rhode Island Government
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July 10, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, July 10 - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing the swimming area at City Park and Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick due to high bacteria counts. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality...
Synchrocare Expands Franchise Program to Missouri, Opening New Pathways in the Growing Medical Device Market
EIN Presswire
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June 19, 2025
Empowering Entrepreneurs to Help Transform U.S. Healthcare Through a Proven Franchise Model MO, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare LLC, a trusted name in advanced medical device sales and solutions, is pleased to...
RIDOH Launches Campaign to Spotlight Men's Mental Health
Rhode Island Government
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June 18, 2025
RHODE ISLAND, June 18 - In recognition of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has launched You Good, Man?, a statewide campaign to raise awareness and prevent suicide among working-age men—a...
RIDOH Launches Campaign to Spotlight Men's Mental Health
State of Rhode Island Department of Health
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June 18, 2025
In recognition of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has launched You Good, Man?, a statewide campaign to raise awareness and prevent suicide among working-age men—a population experiencing suicide...
RIDOH Launches Campaign to Spotlight Men's Mental Health
Rhode Island Government
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June 18, 2025
In recognition of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has launched You Good, Man?, a statewide campaign to raise awareness and prevent suicide among working-age men—a population experiencing suicide...
Attorney General Bird Announces $37.8 Million Opioid Settlement from Purdue Pharma
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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June 18, 2025
DES MOINES -- Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that Iowa has agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The settlement would resolve litigation against Purdue and the Sacklers...
Synchrocare, LLC Announces Franchise Expansion into Mississippi
EIN Presswire
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July 10, 2025
Opening Doors for Local Entrepreneurs to Lead in Healthcare Innovation MS, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare, LLC, a trailblazer in healthcare technology and medical device distribution, is proud to announce the...
Washington state will receive up to $105.6 million from national settlement with Purdue Pharma
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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June 16, 2025
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. This...
Attorney General James Announces Every State Has Joined $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family
New York Attorney General
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June 16, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...