A Brown University student accused of sexual assault and suspended for two years will be allowed to return to school this fall. The student is awaiting…
Kristin Gourlay
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HPV Vaccine Rates Jumped For Girls & Boys In 2015
Vaccination rates for Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, are up among teen boys and girls across the U.S., and particularly in Rhode Island. The Centers for…
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DHS To Lay Off 70 Employees; New Benefits System Launching
70 employees at the state Department of Human Services have received layoff notices because of a system-wide reorganization. It’s part of a shift to…
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The Pulse: AMA, Rhode Island Team Up To Help Docs Combat Opioid Addiction
Doctors are often on the front lines of the opioid addiction and overdose epidemic. They prescribe painkillers that can be addictive for some, and they treat people who have become addicted. But not every prescriber gets the training he or she needs to handle these medical situations. For this week’s The Pulse, Rhode Island Public […]
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For Latinos, Diabetes Disparities Driven By Poverty
The rate of diabetes among Latinos in Rhode Island has shot up faster than any other group. Why the disparity in health between this group and others?…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island. (Note: Your Weekly Briefing will be on vacation next week.)
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With Departure Of Medicaid Director, Two Top State Health Positions Vacant
The head of Rhode Island’s Medicaid program is stepping down from her post. That will be the second vacancy at a top state health position. The…
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AMA Partners With RI Health Officials On Opioid Toolbox For Health Care Providers
The Rhode Island Medical Society and state health officials are partnering with the American Medical Association on a new effort to train doctors who…
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Diabetes Among RI Latinos Rising Faster Than Any Other Group
Diabetes rates are soaring across the nation. But in Rhode Island, the Hispanic population has seen the most dramatic increase of any other group over…
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New Report Finds Hep C Epidemic In Rhode Island
For the first time, Rhode Island has one of the most complete pictures of the extent of the hepatitis C epidemic. More people are infected, and more are…
