RSS Feeds

What is RSS?
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a way to share web content. The content in a rss feed contains a headline, description, and a link to a web page.

Why use RSS?
RSS is a way for you to keep updated automatically on information of interest. Instead going to a websites to see if there is anything new, an RSS feed can inform you of updates.

Can I use RSS?
One can only use and rss feed if it is created when the content is put online. The state web portal ri.gov supports feeds from many state entities including several from the Department of Health (more).

How do I use RSS?
To use an RSS feed you must use a feed aggregator (or reader) which will format the information. Depending on the reader the feed may go to another website, your personal homepage, an email account or a mobile device. There are many different news readers available, many for free. Most news readers are applications that you download and install. Some others are web-based services you sign-up for that work inside your browser. List of Feed Aggregators

How do I access HEALTH RSS feeds?
Click on the links to the right or find them at state web portal. (More) Currently the department is live standard news feeds and is testing using feeds from google docs.

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