News Archives - RIPHI

Commentary: Think twice before using kratom and other ‘gas station drugs’

Chris Raia on July 20, 2026

Boston Globe

Senate President Lawson, DHS, Local Retailers, Public Health Leaders Celebrate Success and Continuation of ‘Eat Well, Be Well’ – America’s First Statewide Retail SNAP Incentive Program

Chris Raia on July 16, 2026

Press Release

Eat Well, Be Well Evaluation Report

Molly Kittler on July 14, 2026

RI Public Health Institute

R.I. Senate renews SNAP program funding purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables

Chris Raia on July 12, 2026

Providence Business News

R.I. has made great progress in curbing fatal overdoses. Now, it’s time to sustain it

Chris Raia on July 8, 2026

Boston Globe

Senate approves President Lawson resolution funding Eat Well, Be Well program

Chris Raia on June 4, 2026

Rhode Island General Assembly

Proposed Healthy Kids Act Act in R.I. is about adding, not removing, choices

Chris Raia on June 3, 2026

Boston Globe

Jennifer Etue, LICSW, promoted at RIPHI

Chris Raia on May 21, 2026

Valley Breeze

12 Health: Inside the push for healthier kids meals at RI restaurants

Chris Raia on May 19, 2026

WPRI-12

Kratom is legal (again) in RI; here’s what you should know

Chris Raia on May 18, 2026

WPRO-AM