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A doctor is talking to an elderly woman wearing a face mask.

Jan 17 2023

American Lung Association launches campaign about COVID and lung disease

COVID-19 Claims 2,000 Lives Per Week; 3 Critical Things Everyone Should Know There are still more than 400,000 new COVID-19 ...
A nurse wearing a blue scrub top and stethoscope.

Jan 16 2023

New Urgent Care center opens TODAY in Johnston

Johnston, Rhode Island will be the site of the 4th Lifespan Urgent Care when they open for patients on Monday, ...
A woman holding a jump rope in a gym.

Jan 13 2023

Anti-fat-shaming campaigns causing unhealthy backlash, putting children in danger

Obesity among children has skyrocketed. One reason may be an unhealthy backlash of anti-fat-shaming campaigns that are putting our children ...
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Jan 13 2023

“On Medicine as Colonialism” – new book by Michael Fine

In this strident, necessary, meticulously researched book Michael Fine uses the COVID-19 pandemic and many other examples to show the ...
A bald man in a suit sitting in front of a desk.

Jan 10 2023

In the Arena – Dr. Michael Koster – COVID issues today

Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. features leaders in the state to discuss issues of importance to Rhode Islanders. This week ...
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Jan 10 2023

Meet Dr. Mari Nardolillo Dias, “The Grief Whisperer”, on January 12th

by Nancy Thomas Join Dr. Mari Nardollllo Dias for an informal conversation about grief. If you believe in signs... If ...
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Dec 31 2022

Burn with Kearns: How and why you should be engaging in active recovery – Kevin Kearns

By Kevin Kearns, contributing writer Many years ago, it feels like forever at age 53, we just worked out on ...
A woman sitting in a chair with a machine on her head.

Dec 30 2022

Bradley Hospital enrolling teens with OCD for brain stimulation research study

Study will examine whether brain stimulation improves brain activity in OCD The Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital has begun enrolling ...
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Dec 24 2022

Dr. McDonald to lead New York Department of Health 5 months after leaving Rhode Island

5 months after leaving Rhode Island to be closer to his parents dealing with health issues, and caring for his ...
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Dec 23 2022

Business Beat: Wood River Health news includes a new name and look

Wood River Health, formerly Wood River Health Services, serving people in Southeastern Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut, debuts a new ...