ART! Robin Halpren-Ruder exhibit and talk with Artists Loop

Robin Halpren-Ruder exhibit and talk with Artists Loop Enjoy the art of Robin Halpren-Ruder and listen to her talk on Thursday, May 9th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at the Wanskuck Library (adult area), 233 Veazie Street in Providence. This is a free event. Robin Halpren-Ruder studied sculpture with Italo Scanga at Tyler School of Art,…

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Rhode Island Weather for April 30, 2024 – John Donnelly, meteorologist

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Waves of low pressure moving through the area with chances of rain in the morning and the afternoon. Cooler and cloudy with highs only in the upper 50’s and lows in the upper 40’s with a light onshore and moist southeasterly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts,…

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Joe Andruzzi Foundation launches UniCORN: Comprehensive New England cancer resources

Joe Andruzzi Foundation Launches UniCORN: Revolutionizing Cancer Care with Comprehensive, Vetted Resources for New England Patients Photo: Joe Andruzzi, former New England Patriots three-time Super Bowl Champion and Chief Engagement Officer of the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center In a significant stride toward enhancing cancer care, the Joe Andruzzi Foundation (JAF), proudly unveils…

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Rhode Island Weather for April 29, 2024 – John Donnelly

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Warmer air moving in with afternoon highs in the low to mid 70’s after lows in the mid 50’s with a light northerly breeze. Cloud cover in the morning and evening separates long enough in the midday to get some some decent filtered sunshine. It’s a “B” day! ___ Follow John’s…

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Advocates, providers on new Nursing Home mandates – Herb Weiss

Advocates, Providers Talk Turkey About CMS’s New Nursing Home Mandate – Herb Weiss by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues In the shadow of Rhode Island’s ongoing staffing shortage, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its 329-page final rule on Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Standards (CMS 3442-F) on April 22 in…

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Business Beat: Abe Cohen new VP of Business Development for RI, Marquis Health Consulting

Marquis Health Consulting Services has appointed Abe Cohen, a health care development and strategy executive, as Vice President of Business Development for Rhode Island. Cohen has more than a decade of experience in the long-term care industry, beginning with administrative roles in skilled nursing facilities and, more recently, leveraging those skills and knowledge in leading business…

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Business Monday: Working and playing into your 90s – Mary T. O’Sullivan

Working and Playing into Your 90s By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business leadership “An aging population is shaking up our country. Why it’s happening and what it means.” – AARP Have you noticed the greeter at your local Walmart? This person is most likely not a teenager working to save money for…

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Rhode Island Weather for April 28, 2024 – John Donnelly

by John Donnelly, meteorologist Showers rolling over a warm front affect the area through midday with warmer southwesterly air along with them. Highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the mid 40’s with the light southwesterly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was…

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