Brown University hosts a forum Tuesday on legalizing marijuana. The event will feature doctors and researchers with perspective on the health effects of…
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Learning To Respect A Patient’s Wishes At The End Of Life
Talking about dying is difficult for most people, including doctors. But can they learn a better way to help patients nearing the end of their lives?…
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Medical Marijuana Program: At A Crossroads?
Several caregivers and patients participating in the state’s medical marijuana program have reached out to me recently, offering to educate me about…
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New Program At Rhode Island Hospital Trains Docs To Deal With Addiction Epidemic
Doctors who want more experience treating addiction can apply for a new training program at Rhode Island Hospital. The hospital has just won…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Inspiring Determination
Imagine what it must be like to live your life as a world renowned cardiologist, a celebrated medical scholar, and an international spokesperson for…
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Researchers Launch Clinical Trial For New Alzheimer’s Treatment
Researchers are launching a new clinical trial for treatments that could prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The trial is one of…
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Alexander-Scott Nominated To Lead Health Dept.
Gov. Gina Raimondo has nominated a new leader for the state Dept. of Health. Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott is currently Consultant Medical Director for the…
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Projo Columnist Bill Reynolds, Cumberland Little Leaguers Headline Words Unlimited 2014 Honor Roll
Words Unlimited, Rhode Island’s organization of sports writers, sportscasters and sports publicists, will honor 14 individuals and three teams for…
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Rhode Island Artscape: Composer Philip Glass Visits The Ocean State
World renowned composer and performer Philip Glass is in Rhode Island. He performed at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence Wednesday as part of a…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island emerged mostly unscathed from the first major snowstorm of the year, although the roads and sidewalks are a different story, in some cases…
