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News from August 2022

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CDC predicts 39 people in 45-64 age group in Rhode Island died during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 6, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 39 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 23.

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Aug. 6

By Ocean State Today | Aug 6, 2022

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on Aug. 6.

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Rhode Island during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 6, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 23, making up less than 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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11 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Rhode Island during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 6, 2022

There were 11 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 23, making up 6.8% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Planning and Zoning Commission on August 9

By Press release submission | Aug 6, 2022

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rawlins Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., at the City Hall Council Chambers located at 521 West Cedar Street, Rawlins to hear the following matters:

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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Rhode Island during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 5, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 23, making up less than 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Rhode Island during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 5, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 23, making up less than 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

URI’s Rainer Lohmann named a Fulbright Arctic Initiative Scholar

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2022

The Faroe Islands have welcomed travelers to their shores for centuries. In the last century, however, islanders have had to contend with the impact of one unwelcome guest: PFAS contaminants, or “forever chemicals,” as they are sometimes called.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Rhode Island during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 4, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 23, making up less than 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Rhode Island during week ending July 23

By Ocean State Today | Aug 4, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 23, making up less than 6.2% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

CCRI selected by Amazon as an Education Partner for Career Choice Program

By Press release submission | Aug 4, 2022

Today, the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) announced it has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s Career Choice program, providing Amazon’s hourly employees access to the college’s more than 90 certificate or degree programs in high-wage, high-demand industries including healthcare, business, IT, cybersecurity, and education, among others. CCRI is the first and currently only college or university in Rhode Island that is an Amazon Career Choice partner.

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37 people die in Rhode Island from heart disease in week ending July 30, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Aug 3, 2022

There were 37 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending July 30, 2022, a 7.5% decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Rhode Island during week ending July 16

By Ocean State Today | Aug 3, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 16, making up less than 6% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

Research teams at Brown to investigate solutions to nine pressing pandemic challenges

By Press release submission | Aug 3, 2022

With support from a new Peter G. Peterson Foundation Pandemic Response Policy Research Fund, nine research teams at Brown University will investigate the challenges presented by pandemics across public health, health care, fiscal policy, the economy and education in the United States, as well as potential solutions in those areas for policymakers to consider.

Heat Advisory Issued for City of Providence, Providence Coordinates Emergency Cooling Centers and Extends Water Park and Pool Hours

By Press release submission | Aug 3, 2022

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department today announced that, due to the heat advisory and dangerously high extreme temperatures expected in the city, Providence’s water parks and pools will be operating with extended hours and cooling centers will be activated on Thursday, August 4 and Friday, August 5.

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Death expectancy is exceeded in Rhode Island during week ending July 16

By Ocean State Today | Aug 2, 2022

Rhode Island's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending July 16, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week of July 16: 110 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Aug 2, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 110 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending July 16.

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24 people die in Rhode Island from cancer in week ending July 30, 2022

By Ocean State Today | Aug 2, 2022

There were 24 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending July 30, 2022, a 53.8% decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Rhode Island during week ending July 16

By Ocean State Today | Aug 2, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending July 16, making up less than 6% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

City of Providence Announces $125 Million Bond for School Improvements

By Press release submission | Aug 2, 2022

City of Providence Announces $125 Million Bond for School Improvements