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Dec 4 2023

Hail Mary PR effort puts spotlight on inadequate RI nursing home Medicaid rates – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last week, a campaign by Linn Health & Rehabilitation told of its ...
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Dec 2 2023

Burn with Kearns: Longevity for Lions – Kevin Kearns

by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, exercise and fitness “How to maintain your edge as you age in this sport or ...
Four people with Parkinson's in gray jackets posing for a photo.

Nov 21 2023

Business Beat: Aldersbridge therapists certified in “Big and Loud” Parkinson’s program

Photo: (L-R Timothy VanHorn, Karyssa Silva, Amie DiAngelo, Amelia Iglesias) Four staff members of Aldersbridge Communities are now trained and ...
An image of an illuminoss skeleton with a surgical tool attached to it.

Nov 20 2023

RI-based IlluminOss’ minimally invasive fracture repair, with return to activity within days

IlluminOss Medical, a medical device company focused on minimally invasive orthopedic fracture repair, is addressing an unmet need in the ...
A man and woman standing next to each other holding an award at Bradley Hospital.

Nov 19 2023

Business Beat: Lobster Pot’s Jeff Hirsch, receives Bradley Hospital Humanitarian Award

Photo credit: Bradley Hospital. Jeff Hirsh and Betty Brito Bradley Hospital, the country’s first – and New England’s only – psychiatric hospital ...
Malnourished children to benefit by Bezos gift to Edesia

Nov 17 2023

Bezos $137M gift to Rhode Island based Edesia transformational in making malnutrition history

This gift will double Edesia’s production and ensure a nutrient-packed food, Plumpy’Nut, can do for malnutrition what penicillin did for ...
An older couple running on the beach.

Nov 17 2023

GriefSPEAK: At Your Age – Mari Nardolillo Dias

by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer “What a drag it is growing old” (Rolling Stones) I have always considered my ...
Dr. ruth weiss, also known as Dr. Ruth Westheimer, can be found on Twitter sharing her expertise and insights.

Nov 14 2023

Dr. Ruth Westheimer to help fight social isolation epidemic. Named 1st Ambassador to Loneliness

Social Isolation and Loneliness are associated with multiple physical and mental health issues; significantly increasing the risk of premature death. ...
A large building illuminated in blue at night, commemorating World Diabetes Day.

Nov 13 2023

World Diabetes Day: Nov. 14 Blue Light Awards event in Rhode Island (updated)

Photo: Pamela Bhatia, Artistic Images Rep. Grace Diaz, along with the Rhode Island World Diabetes Day team, will mark World ...
A man holding up a paper with the words are you covered?.

Nov 12 2023

United Way offers Rhode Islanders help in making Medicare Open Enrollment choices due Dec. 7

Community events statewide, private consultations by appointment highlight assistance available through the December 7 enrollment deadline United Way of Rhode ...