Health Inspections: BJ's, Subway, Underground

The following health inspection reports were submitted by the Rhode Island Department of Health for April.

  Editor's Note: The following statements are from health inspection reports by the Rhode Island Department of Health, submitted in April. BJ's Wholesale Club, 200 Stone Hill Road, Johnston — The Health Department noted five violations in April: Subway, 2656 Hartfod Ave., Johnston — The Health Department noted three violations in April. Underground Billiards, 29 Plainfield St., Johnston — The Health Department noted eight violations in April:

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Health Inspections: Green Acres, Honey Dew, DePetrillo's, Jesse's

The following health inspection reports were submitted by the Rhode Island Department of Health for March.

Editor's Note: The following statements are from health inspection reports by the Rhode Island Department of Health, submitted in March. Green Acres Cafe, 2131 Plainfield Pike — The Health Department noted seven violations in March: Honey Dew Donuts, 1889 Plainfield Pike — 7 violations noted in March: Jesse's New York System, 2338 Plainfield Pike — 12 violations were noted in March: DePetrillo's Original Italian Bakery, 915 Atwood Ave. — 9 violations noted in March:

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Flu Levels Dip in Rhode Island, But Vaccination Still Important

Early spike in flu cases may not be the last one; officials recommend getting a flu shot. Check out these options in Johnston to get the shot.

As influenza illness levels begin to subside across the state, the Rhode Island Department of Health is remindimg all Rhode Islanders that it is not too late to be vaccinated against influenza. “Although we saw an early spike in influenza cases this flu season, it is important to note that we could see the number of influenza cases rise again before the flu season officially ends in May,” said health department Michael Fine, adding that Rhode Island has seen 769 hospitalizations since the department began tracking confirmed influenza cases on Oct. 1. That number reflects a higher total number of hospitalizations for influenza than initially reported. “Our original count of hospitalizations did not include some individuals who went to the …

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Why Get The Flu Shot? Health Dept. Debunks Flu Shot Myths

With flu rates higher than normal, R.I. Health Director Fine says it's not too late to get vaccinated and protect yourself and others. Find out where to get a flu shot in Johnston.

From the office of Michael Fine, M.D., director of the Rhode Island Department of Health: As the flu remains widespread in Rhode Island and continues to send people to doctors’ offices and hospitals throughout the state, unvaccinated Rhode Islanders are urged to get flu shots to protect not only themselves, but also those around them — particularly elderly people and babies under the age of six months.   “Flu vaccine helps you and the people in your life stay healthy,” Fine said. “Roughly 40 percent of the state has been vaccinated so far this flu season. For the hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders who still haven’t gotten flu shots, it’s not too late to protect yourself, your family members, neighbors, co-workers, and friends.” This…

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Flu "Widespread" in Rhode Island, Says Health Dept.

Surgical masks now required for all unimmunized healthcare workers.

  The following was provided by the Rhode Island Department of Health. PROVIDENCE – Michael Fine, MD, director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH), has issued a Declaration of Widespread Flu Incidence Statewide. This declaration triggers Rhode Island’s new regulations requiring all healthcare workers who have not been immunized against influenza to wear a surgical mask during all times of direct patient contact. “Flu is here in Rhode Island, and all signs indicate that this flu season is expected to be more severe than those in recent past,” said Dr. Fine. “We encourage all Rhode Islanders to protect themselves and those around them by being immunized against influenza. Our healthcare workers have an obligation to protect …

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Stop & Shop Recalls Bean Salad Over Listeria Concern

The Rhode Island Department of Health issued a warning to consumers this afternoon.

  The Rhode Island Department of Health this afternoon issued a warning to consumers that they should not eat Calico Bean Salad purchased from the salad bar at Stop & Shop Supermarkets between July 18 and July 26, 2012. Stop & Shop has voluntarily recalled the product, following a recall by Costa Fruit & Produce, because it may potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers who purchased Calico Bean Salad from Stop & Shop during this time period should discard any unused product and bring their purchase receipt to the Stop & Shop store from which the product was purchased for a full refund. Symptoms of listeriosis can include high fever, severe headache, stiffness and nausea, or abdominal pain and diarrhea. Anyone who …

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ProJo.com: Autopsy Reveals Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Died From Embolism

An autopsy was conducted Wednesday on the 46-year-old woman who accused Rep. John Carnevale of sexual assault, the newspaper reported.

Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled At JHS

The Rhode Island Health Department is scheduled to administer flu vaccinations to students at staff at Johnston High School on Nov. 15.

Johnston High School is scheduled to host a state Department of Health flu clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for students, faculty, and staff. According to the Health Department, there is no out-of-pocket charge for a flu vaccination for students. The insurance information of students who have health insurance will be collected, but no student will be turned away for a lack of insurance. Parents may register their children by: For more information, visit the Health Department Flu Vaccination Clinic web page or call (401) 222-5960.

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Health Dept. Celebrates Local Centers

This week marks 46 years that community health centers have been serving patients in Rhode Island, the RI Health Department reported.

The Rhode Island Department of Health recently announced that the week of August 7-13 marked 46 years that community health centers — including Tri-Town Community Action Agency in Johnston — have been serving patients in Rhode Island. In Rhode Island, 27 community health center sites serve more than 120,000 Rhode Islanderseach  year and provide more than 500,000 visits to patients who are uninsured or have limited medical resources, the health department stated in a press release. “Community health centers are a critical piece of the primary care network in this state,” said Director of Health Michael Fine, MD, in the statement. “Every day, the staff work to provide quality health care and to reduce health disparities that affect racial …

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