Archive for July 2025
Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy: Experts Respond to New Evidence with Hope for Women
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has come a long way to where it is today – back in the news. Once feared or misunderstood, it’s now undergoing a major rethink. Whether you’re approaching menopause, in the middle of it, or past it, recent changes in HRT could mean better care and more choices for you. HRT…
Read MoreCVS Caremark chosen by CalPERS for Affordability, Improving Quality as its Pharmacy Benefits Manger (PBM)
President of CVS Caremark, Ed DeVaney, said, “CVS Caremark is honored to enter a contract with CalPERS to be its new pharmacy benefits manager in January 2026. Every day we work to negotiate the lowest net cost for medications, identify safe and clinically effective therapies, and support the unique needs of our customers. Through innovation…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: There is no “I” in the word TEAM – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, fitness and exercise Something different this week – enjoy… Read ALL articles by Kevin Kearns here: BURN WITH KEARNS Both of Coach Kearns books may be purchased on www.Amazon.com. For more information about Coach Kevin Kearns, including scheduling speaking engagements and classes (both online and in person), please…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the week ending July 19, 2025
A synopsis of happenings in the news this week. To learn more, just put the topics in your search bar and more will come up – or let us know and we’ll help you research the topic. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Rhode Island Catholic and the diocesan Office of Communications and Public Relations won…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather, July 19/20, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/19/25: Another nice day to start the weekend with abundant sunshine and a few high cirrus mares’ tails. Seasonably warm and dry with highs in the upper 80’s and lows in the lower 60’s with a gusty southwesterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Sunday 7/20/25: A frontal system moves…
Read MoreCommunity College of Rhode Island to expand Skilled Trades Training with $1M from Lowe’s Foundation
The Community College of Rhode Island is expanding hands-on training programs in high-demand trades, supported by a $1M grant from the Lowe’s Foundation. “Being chosen by the Lowe’s Foundation is an extraordinary recognition of CCRI’s commitment to building strong career pathways in the skilled trades. With this investment, we will equip our students with the…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: What’s in a name? Madonna Della Civita – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving In honor of St. Mary’s Day – Madonna Della Civita – celebrating in grand style this weekend in Knightsville, Cranston, RI, most notably. One of my favorite childhood bedtime stories was an old Italian legend that I called ‘the miracle story”. “Once upon a…
Read MoreNavigant Awards $291K in Grants to 16 Rhode Island Nonprofits
The Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation recently approved and awarded $291,000 in grant funding to directly support 16 nonprofit organizations operating across Rhode Island. An independent, 501(c)3 charity established in 2017, the Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation is dedicated to making impactful financial contributions to support locally based organizations focused on education, social services, arts…
Read MoreNot all wet in Cranston
The phrase “on the brink†means being at the edge of something, typically something significant. And year after year we can just feel that that is so. The days of being at the pool watching families enjoy the summer days – and stepping up the offerings at the Doric Park area, too! Yet, hot summer…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 18, 2025 – Jack Donnnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Morning cloudiness dissipates early and we’ll be left with abundant sunshine and dry air through early afternoon. Some cloud cover later with a weak trough of low pressure, but no rain with it. Highs in the low 80’s and lows in the mid 60’s with a gusty westerly breeze. It’s an…
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