Boston’s big hospital system –Partners HealthCare—hopes to acquire Care New England, Rhode Island’s second largest hospital chain. RIPR political…
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Lifespan CEO Babineau Questions Care New England-Boston Health Care Merger
In a letter to doctors, Lifespan CEO Dr. Timothy J. Babineau has criticized the proposed merger of Boston-based Partner HealthCare and Lifespan’s chief…
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Farewell, Rhode Island! Keep Up The Health Care Conversations.
Today is my last day at Rhode Island Public Radio. So I’d like to leave you with some thoughts about health care in the state and my time here. I hope…
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Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines Mean More Balanced Conversation With Your Doctor
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently revised its recommendation for prostate cancer screening . The new recommendation is that men discuss…
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Writer Roy Peter Clark To Deliver Providence College Commencement Speech
Providence College alum Roy Peter Clark, known as “America’s Writing Coach” will deliver the commencement address at PC’s 99 th commencement, on Sunday,…
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10 Things You Need To Know About Gonzaga For The NCAA Tournament Championship Game
Ten things you need to know about Gonzaga University to better appreciate its first appearance in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship…
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The Pulse: In Early Recovery, A Vulnerable Brain
Early recovery from addiction is a delicate, difficult period. It’s a time when drug users are most at risk of relapsing or overdosing. But scientists…
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The Pulse: Can Better ER Discharge Planning Stem The Opioid Overdose Epidemic?
Hospitals in Rhode Island must now follow new guidelines before discharging a patient who has overdosed on opioids.
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BMC Receives Largest Addiction Medicine Donation In Past Decade
Officials gathered at the Boston Medical Center to announce the largest private gift in the hospital’s history. The $25 million donation will be used to…
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300+ Health Care Providers Gather For Transgender Health Conference
Medical professionals and community members interested in transgender health are holding a conference today convened by Brown University, Rhode Island…
