Consolidation is the name of the health care game right now – but is it good for patients? Let’s review what’s in the works in our state right now: The…
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TGIF: 24 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media (Peak RI Presidential Edition)
It’s peak presidential politics in Rhode Island, with a trio of candidates set to stump in the state this weekend. So thanks for stopping by for my…
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The Pulse: “Battlefield Acupuncture?” Alternative Therapies Reduce Pain For Veterans
Veterans seeking care at the Providence VA can now sign up for acupuncture treatments. It’s just one of several new alternative medical therapies…
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Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor To Deliver URI Commencement
The University of Rhode Island has tapped the first Hispanic woman Supreme Court justice to deliver the school’s 2016 commencement speech. Sonia…
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U.S. Senate Chaplain To Address Salve Regina Commencement
Dr. Barry Black, the first African-American to serve as U.S. Senate chaplain, returns to his alma mater to serve as commencement speaker at Salve…
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Researchers Hope To Predict Opioid-Dependent Babies’ Trajectory
An increasing number of pregnant women are in treatment for opioid addiction. They face a heart-wrenching dilemma: stop taking the medication that’s…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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Recovery Coaches Help ER Respond To Overdose Crisis
More than 1,000 Rhode Islanders have died from accidental drug overdoses in the past five years. Many more have been revived, thanks to first responders…
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Top Heart Surgeon Singh To End Surgery
Dr. Arun Singh, one of New England’s top cardiac surgeons, is ending surgeries next month after performing more than 20,000 open heart surgeries on…
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The Pulse: Can A Patient-Centered Medical Home Make You Healthier?
There’s a good chance your doctor is working towards creating something called a patient-centered medical home. It’s designed to offer patients more…
