As the debate about receiving more Syrian refugees continues, a Hasbro Children’s Hospital doctor worries about refugees who have already made the…
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The Pulse: A Deeper Dive Into Health Inventory Finds Gaps In Care
Rhode Islanders with Medicaid coverage may have a more difficult time finding a doctor. And every obstetrics and gynecology practice in the state has a…
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First Look: Survey Says RI Lacks Primary Care, Mental Health Providers
Rhode Island may not have enough primary care doctors to meet the need. That’s one conclusion from a major survey of the state’s health care inventory….
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Activists Call On Sen. Reed To Push For Drawdown Of U.S. Troops In Middle East
The group, the “Rhode Island Anti-war Committee” is planning a peaceful picket at an event attended by U.S. Senator Jack Reed Sunday in Providence. The…
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Children in Crisis: Child Welfare In The Ocean State
Children in Crisis is a radio and online series exploring Rhode Island’s troubled child welfare system. Stories investigate what’s broken, how children…
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Health Director Outlines State Healthcare Priorities
Health Department Director Doctor Nicole Alexander-Scott has laid out a plan to improve Rhode Islanders’ health over the coming year. She described the…
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At Trinity Rep's Sensory Friendly 'A Christmas Carol,' Off-Stage Matters As Much As On
A performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol might be part of your family’s holiday tradition. But for some families with autistic children, the…
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Medicaid May Go Too Far Restricting Hep C Meds
Federal officials say state Medicaid agencies may be going too far when it comes to restricting access to new hepatitis C drugs. Rhode Island, like…
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Drug Overdose And Prevention Task Force Delivers Recommendations To Governor
The group tasked with developing strategies to combat drug overdoses and deaths, is set to deliver recommendations to the Governor. The panel was…
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Mapping An Epidemic: New Data Shows Where Pills, Prescribers, Overdose Deaths Overlap
To tackle an epidemic at the population level, you need data. Lots and lots of data. That’s especially true with our state, and our nation’s, opioid…
