A recent report from Massachusetts shows the number of cases of elderly abuse is on the rise. Experts attribute that to the state’s opioid addiction…
Kristin Gourlay
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Medical Marijuana Advocates Praise Proposed Budget Changes
Medical marijuana advocates are praising the House Finance committee for changes to the state’s medical marijuana program, including the reduction of a…
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How Health Fares In the House FY ’17 Budget
The House Finance Committee passed the fiscal year 2017 budget late last night. It heads for a floor vote next week. As I continue to pore over the…
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Opioid Conference Draws New England Governors
The International Conference on Opioids is underway in Boston today. Rhode Islanders are well represented at the event dedicated to educating doctors…
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BHDDH Director Maria Montanaro Resigns
Maria Montanaro, head of the state’s behavioral health agency, is stepping down at the end of this month. The Executive Office of Health and Human…
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The Pulse: Teaching Anatomy With, Or Without, The Body
Medical students have been learning anatomy – by dissecting cadavers – in much the same way for hundreds years. But the method is time consuming.
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Author Interview: Christine Montross Learns Lessons From The Cadaver
Christine Montross, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, is, in addition to…
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Bills Would Require Mental Health First Aid Training For Police
Lawmakers are set to consider bills that would require special training for police officers in mental health and substance abuse. Sponsors of this bill…
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Memorial Notifies Patients Birthing Center Will Close
Memorial Hospital is moving forward with plans to close its birthing unit, but must first meet a number of conditions imposed by the state Department of…
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Insurers File Rate Requests for 2017; Neighborhood Bucks Trend
Health insurers have put in their requests for the rates they hope to charge consumers in 2017. Most have asked for increases, but not all. Every year…
