Monkeypox Testing in Rhode Island

Who should get tested? If you start to notice red lesions, pimples or pustules you should contact RIPHI’s Open Door Health and let the team know that you suspect a monkeypox infection.  How do you test for Monkeypox? Current testing procedure utilizes a polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, test that is conducted by swabbing a …

RIPHI Signs Letter to Federal Government Re: Monkeypox Response

The Rhode Island Public Health Institute and Open Door Health joined more than 40 organizations in writing to Secretary Xavier Becerra of the Department of Health and Human Services. The letter highlights challenges impeding our nation’s response to the current monkeypox virus outbreak and offers policy recommendations to stop the spread of the virus.  Monkeypox …

Nourish RI’s Statement on Retail SNAP Incentive Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A statement from Dr. Amy Nunn, executive director of the Rhode Island Public Health Institute, on behalf of the Nourish Rhode Island coalition “Now that Governor McKee has officially signed the FY23 state budget, the Nourish Rhode Island coalition is thrilled to announce that $11 million has been allocated to support a …

Monkeypox: What You Need To Know

Open Door Health is closely following cases of monkeypox recently detected in the United States.  Early data suggest that gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men make up a high number of current cases. However, anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk. We have …