Children : newborn – 3 years old
The number one cause of death for newborns to age three are car accidents according to Saferides4kids.com. Large puffy coats can cause a false sense of safety when trying to buckle a child …
Providence has decided to implement a plan for improving children’s wellbeing after Rhode Island was ranked as one of the lowest states in the country for children’s wellbeing. According to the KidsCount data center, Rhode Island ranks at 31st …
Drunk driving fatalities represented 36.9 % of all total traffic deaths this past year, which is a 14.3 % decrease from 2013. So far this year Rhode Island State Police have arrested 458 people for driving under the influence, …
The Providence Plan’s DataSpark conducted a Rhode Island student study that explored the effects of chronic absenteeism on students beyond high school graduation. In the state of Rhode Island approximately 30 % of high school students are habitually absent. …
The clocks have turned back and the leaves are turning color as we turn the calendar to the month of November. Though colder weather is ahead, our hearts grow warm thinking about the approaching holiday season, starting with Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving …
Local attorney Rob Levine, a.k.a. The Heavy Hitter ®, proud sponsor of the MAE Organization for the Homeless 2nd annual Gala fundraiser
(Providence, RI) — Rob Levine & Associates is committed to supporting community based initiatives, such as the non-profit MAE …
In Rhode Island, we are not accustomed to thinking of any storm much smaller than a hurricane as a potential danger. However, in one week this summer, the state experienced 2 severe storms, including a tornado warning, flooding, and …
With the tragic loss of three swimmers in Rhode Island waters recently, we want to remind you of the basics of water safety and swimming, especially for your children. According to the Red Cross, drowning is the second most …
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers in the US, and according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, about 25% of these fatal accidents involve an underage driver who has been drinking. Distracted driving, inexperience, and …
In 2014, 60% of employed Americans surveyed reported that work was a significant source of stress in their lives, according to a study by the American Psychological Association. Many health and medical authorities agree that sustained stress has long-term …
