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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Medicaid Budget Proposal Would Cut Hospital, Nursing Home Rates Again
Hospitals could face another rate cut under the Medicaid budget proposed for this fiscal year. Tension over the cuts came up during a budget hearing…
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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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State Police Investigate Zambarano Employees
Two employees of Zambarano Hospital in Burrillville have been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation. A spokeswoman for the state…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy March Madness, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the…
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Health Officials Close Group Home After Death, “Multiple Reports Of Suspected Abuse”
State officials have closed a group home for developmentally disabled adults after “multiple reports of suspected abuse” of residents. A resident died…
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Public Hearings Continue Over Memorial’s Proposal To Close Birthing Center
The state health department must approve the proposal, but officials are seeking public input before making a decision. More than 100 people gathered at…
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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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New City Transit Corridor Replaces Providence Streetcar Project
Rhode Island Transit officials announced the creation of a new bus corridor through downtown Providence. The 1.4 mile transit project replaces the now-s…
