Archive for July 2021
Your Coronavirus Update – Today, July 20, 2021
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY SouthCoast Hospital is considering a vaccine mandate for their employees. This may be the first healthcare group in the RI area to do so. The hospital has not yet responded to requests to confirm. At least a dozen new cases of Delta variant COVID have been diagnosed in RI. In the…
Read MoreAmerican Academy of Pediatrics: Open schools with masks on for ALL, vaccinated or not
Photo: HealthyChildren.org The nation’s pediatricians call for prioritizing in-person learning and advise schools to prepare to address students’ mental health needs In updated guidance for the 2021-22 school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly recommends in-person learning and urges all who are eligible to be vaccinated to protect against COVID-19. In addition to vaccinations,…
Read MoreNeglect in Rhode Island’s behavioral health facilities – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI Photo: Karen Rathbun, vice president of administrative services at Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, points to a hole in the wall with insulation pouring out, caused by water damage from a leak in the roof identified in 2017 but never repaired by the state, leading to unhealthy conditions, including black mold,…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – July 20, 2021 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist More sunshine but still a bit humid, morning lows in the mid and upper 60’s rising to the upper 80’s with a light west-southwesterly breeze. We’re not seeing much in the way of cloud and rain development, but afternoon showers could spring up in isolated spots here and there, but chances…
Read MoreTO WORK: Pawtucket Credit Union Job Fair
Pawtucket Credit Union will be hosting a job fair at their Main Office at 1200 Central Avenue, on Wednesday, July 21st from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Hiring Managers will be on-site, accepting resumes and conducting interviews. They have a wide variety of full and part-time employment opportunities available at PCU. All open positions can be viewed on their website https://www.pcu.org/about/careers/…
Read MoreCentral Lady Knights – RIIL Division IV State Softball Champions – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, sportswriter The Central Lady Knights’ softball team wins the RIIL Division IV State Championship with a lot of style and grace It was practically a year ago to the day when, worldwide, the pandemic reared its ugly head and stopped the world of sports in its tracks. High school winter sports were…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Pat Cruz Events
Pat Cruz’ 2nd Networking Event will be held this Wednesday, July 21st from 5:30-7:30 at Skyline at Waterplace in downtown Providence. This will be Cruz’ second event since COVID restrictions were lifted. Her June event welcomed over 240 people at Chapel Grille in Cranston. Here’s a video from that event: “While COVID-19 put a halt…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – July 19, 2021 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist As one cold front moves off shore and another weaker trough swings around through the area, we’ll see some more occasional light showers through the morning hours and into the afternoon before some drying takes place on light breezes generally out of the north and northwest. Morning lows in the upper…
Read MoreCorporate Culture Wars – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.” – Abraham Lincoln After many years of employment at Big Red, I found that I was still asking questions about the status of company’s culture. Why is the atmosphere so different in this company than others…
Read MoreYour RI Weather Today – July 18, 2021
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Our cold front flattens out a bit and slows down, keeping us in the clouds and drizzle, with pockets of light rain mixed in through the morning. Skies should begin to break up for the afternoon, but still a chance for light rain to affect the day’s plan. Misty morning lows…
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