Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island. Eliminate Hep C in RI? Brown researchers project more treatment could reduce hepatitis C by 90% in…
Kristin Gourlay
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Speaking Across Difference: For A Mentor And Mentee, A Lifelong Bond
Kate Johnson has been a mentor to Denzel Negron for more than three years. They met through a program called “Real Connections,” run by Foster Forward.
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The Pulse: Diabetes Highlights Growing Health Disparities For Latinos
Diabetes is on the rise across the country, but in Rhode Island, Latinos appear to face a greater risk. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Kristin Gourlay…
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CVS Health, Adapt Pharma Cut Deal For Narcan Discount
CVS Health and pharmaceutical company Adapt Pharma have struck a deal to offer Narcan discounts to patients without insurance. Narcan is the opioid…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island: South County Hospital has just achieved a five star quality rating from CMS, the only 5 star rating…
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Providence College Marks Its Centennial
Providence College celebrates its centennial this year with a lineup of famous guests and special events.
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Community Shares Frustration With Police At Open Forum In Providence
Wednesday night State Police invited the public to tell them how to do their jobs better. More than 70 community members showed up at Roger Williams…
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Prisons To Expand Opioid Addiction Treatment
Rhode Island’s prison system is offering drug treatment to more inmates. Until now, only inmates who entered prison on medication for opioid addiction…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island (for 7/19/16 – 7/26/16): federal drug czar visits, a new college at URI, community health grants, Zika…
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Sea Robin Anyone? Chefs Get Acquainted With Local Seafood
Rhode Island’s waters teem with tasty fish. But we’re not eating most of them. That’s partly because much of it gets shipped overseas, and partly…
