Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island. (Note: Your Weekly Briefing will be on vacation next week.)
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With Departure Of Medicaid Director, Two Top State Health Positions Vacant
The head of Rhode Island’s Medicaid program is stepping down from her post. That will be the second vacancy at a top state health position. The…
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AMA Partners With RI Health Officials On Opioid Toolbox For Health Care Providers
The Rhode Island Medical Society and state health officials are partnering with the American Medical Association on a new effort to train doctors who…
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New Report Finds Hep C Epidemic In Rhode Island
For the first time, Rhode Island has one of the most complete pictures of the extent of the hepatitis C epidemic. More people are infected, and more are…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Health
Diabetes Among RI Latinos Rising Faster Than Any Other Group
Diabetes rates are soaring across the nation. But in Rhode Island, the Hispanic population has seen the most dramatic increase of any other group over…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
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…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Environment, Health, Politics
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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The Pulse: Treating PTSD With Alternative, Sometimes Untested, Treatments
The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that up to 30 percent of former service members, from the Vietnam War to Iraq and Afghanistan, have Post…
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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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Rhode Island Sends 24 Delegates To The Democratic National Convention
24 Rhode Island delegates are expected in Philadelphia Monday for the Democratic National Convention. Rhode Island Democratic Party spokeswoman Ann…
