Dr. Merites Abelard recalled many of his classmates dropping out of school due to finances while he grew up in Haiti. Abelard, now assistant executive director of Hope and Change for Haiti, was lucky … more

Editor’s Note: The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Rhode Island Council for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Hasbro Children’s Hospital and Bradley Hospital … more

It’s tough being a kid. In 2022, experts warn, it seems to be getting tougher. As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, and we approach the endemic stage, mental health … more

Cranston’s Police Department receives roughly 80,000 calls a year and has noticed that additional stressors – such as the pandemic and challenging economic times – have led to a … more

By EMMA BARTLETT Connecting community members to each other and helping people  access resources is part of OneCranston Health Equity Zone’s goal. The organization recently received a … more