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Mar 23 2021

RI Foundation meeting the demand, when there’s an incredible amount of need – Richard Asinof

Photo: An interview with Neil Steinberg, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer ...
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Mar 22 2021

Updated: Pawtucket NOW Vaccinating ALL Residents – Providence does same, but only certain zips

In rapid succession, the mayor of Pawtucket (first) and then Providence announced changes in their vaccination program. First, the statement ...
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Mar 22 2021

AstraZeneca releases study showing vaccine efficacy – and it’s good news

This morning - March 22, 2021 - AstraZeneca released this statement on their vaccine, showing 79% vaccine efficacy at preventing ...
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Mar 22 2021

RI CNA to Congress: “it was horrifying…our residents, staff kept getting sick and dying…we begged management…”

Rhode Island CNA tells her story from working at the Genesis-chain owned nursing home - Greenville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation ...
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Mar 21 2021

Today is National Down Syndrome Day – Meet Katie Lowe, owner, Cheetah Greetings

Today is National Down Syndrome Day. Katie Lowe has Down's Syndrome. Katie started her own business, and is helping on behalf of ...
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Mar 20 2021

BCBSRI changes coverage for COVID-19

Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI will reinstitute cost-sharing to COVID-19 healthcare. Here is their announcement: In April 2020, Blue ...
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Mar 20 2021

URI researchers develop non-invasive saliva COVID-19 test

URI researchers develop new test for coronavirus, launch clinical trial - Non-invasive saliva test increases access, is accurate, simple and ...
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Mar 19 2021

AARP Letter to Gov. MCKee: End EO giving nursing homes immunity

“It is essential that long-term care providers, as well as health care providers more broadly, remain responsible for any negligent ...
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Mar 19 2021

GriefSpeak: Henry’s Hesitation – Dr. Mari Dias

By: Dr. Mari Dias They were a collection of individuals attending a “General Grief” group. It was the first weekly ...
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Mar 19 2021

Your Coronavirus Update – Today, Fri, March 19, 2021

Photo: The Ad Council's campaign to encourage vaccinations RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Reports of some 1st shot people w/appointments being ...