The Rhode Island Department of Health has ordered Memorial Hospital to stop accepting emergency patients, new patients and performing surgeries, citing…
pharmacy
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Update: How Parents Can Help Resist Overprescribing Antibiotics
Prescription opioids aren’t the only medication that public health officials worry about doctors over-prescribing. Another is antibiotics.
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TGIF: 14 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The budget awaits Senate approval, and the General Assembly could end its 2018 session in the week ahead. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column…
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CVSHealth To Lay Off 250 In Rhode Island
Rhode Island-based CVSHealth says it will be laying off hundreds of employees across the country. That includes about 250 positions in Rhode Island.
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Following Rhode Island, Vermont Moves To Expand Access To Anti-Overdose Medication
Vermont officials announced new measures Thursday to expand the availability of a drug that can counteract the effects of an opiate overdose. The drug…
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Muslim Group Reports Vandalism At South County Mosque
A Muslim community center in Kingston was the target of vandalism, in what may be a response to an apparent terrorist attack in Nice, France.
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Mosquitoes? Beaches? Family Stress? How To Have A Safe And Healthy Memorial Day Weekend
Mosquitos?First, don’t panic. The mosquitoes that carry Zika haven’t been found in Rhode Island. Yet. I say “yet” because it’s a possibility they could…
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Overdose Deaths High Among Middle Aged, Too
Evidence is mounting that Prince may have died of a drug overdose. While the medical examiner hasn’t given definitive proof of that, drug overdose in…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy mid-April, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week…
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URI Creates College Of Health Sciences
The University of Rhode Island has taken a rare step to create a new college focused on health care. They’re calling it the College of Health Sciences…
