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Medicare slow to fix equity issue for seniors’ access to at-home COVID test kits – Herb Weiss

February 7, 2022

by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last month, COVID-19 home test kits were made available in a variety of ways – but, for Medicare recipients, it was a different story, being forced to go thru a different purchasing and payment process than those having private insurance, or no insurance. That process required the oldest…

Federal Nursing Home Visitation/Regs Effective Immediately

September 20, 2020

Changes in visitation, rules and regulations for nursing homes may have a dramatic effect on services provided in nursing homes. These changes, done yesterday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services include: communal activities and dining entry of healthcare workers and other specialists access to a resident by representatives of protection and advocacy systems…

Rhode Island Weather for June 1, 2025 – Jack Donnelly June 1, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist First day of June! Sunday may have an early morning shower, but clear quickly to a mostly sunny day, though cooler, with highs in upper 60s. All getting ready for a beautiful week with temps in mid-70s and sunshine. Breezy today, partly cloudy. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather… […]
Jack Donnelly
To Do in RI: 26th Annual Rose Show of the Rhode Island Rose Society June 1, 2025
It’s time for the 26th Annual Rose Show! The event will be held on Saturday, June 7th from 1 to 3pm at Shepherd of the Valley Church in Hope, RI. Consulting Rosarians will be available to speak with you and a Rose Presentation will take place at 2pm. The theme is “That’s What Friends Are… […]
Nancy Thomas
Victory is ours: Victory gardens are blossoming again – Chuck Norris June 1, 2025
by Chuck Norris, Creators.com, contributing writer During World War II, Through our collective will, American industry was transformed almost overnight. The automotive industry changed completely. In 1941, more than 3 million cars were manufactured in the United States. Only 139 more were made during the entire war as a retooled industry was soon seeing B-24… […]
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Ask Chef Walter: The problem with “The Best” – Chef Walter Potenza June 1, 2025
The most meaningful meals aren’t those deemed “the best” by some external standard, but those that resonate with your personal history, your memories, your physiology. Friends: Igor K. from Clarksville, Tennessee, asked about the veracity of the word “best” when applied to culinary experiences. Here, we go, Igor! I hope it helps. Often, participants in my cooking school ask… […]
Walter Potenza
Gimme’ Shelter: Kava is waiting at the Providence Animal Control Center June 1, 2025
Meet Kova! She’s a 10 month old orange tabby teen looking for a new home. “My person was un-housed and living in car and recognized that was no life for me. I wish they had somewhere to go too.” Orange female you say?! It does happen! Kova isn’t an aloof frat boy like her orange… […]
RINewsToday
Rhode Island Weather for May 31, 2025 – Jack Donnelly May 31, 2025
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Ugh, yet another low pressure system works through the area, with a bit more sting than yesterday’s dud. Rain expected, with pockets of heavier intensity here and there in the early morning. Highs in the upper 60’s and lows in the mid 50’s with a gusty westerly wind. It’s a “D”… […]
Jack Donnelly
Burn with Kearns: Fix Your Foundation: Core, Mobility & Joint Health – Kevin Kearns May 31, 2025
By Coach Kevin Kearns – Founder of Burn with Kearns, contributing writer Fix Your Foundation: Core, Mobility & Joint Health for Lifelong Strength Let me be honest with you. I used to laugh at yoga. I called it “yogurt.” That was me back in my bodybuilding days. I thought flexibility was for dancers and that… […]
Kevin Kearns
In the News… quick recap of the week’s news (5.31.25) May 31, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A 95-unit affordable housing development on land once contained the Narragansett Park racetrack in Pawtucket Rhode Island Lottery report recommends RI add four to six new online sports betting vendors to boost its competitiveness with its neighbors, but only if it makes itself more attractive to popular companies like DraftKings and… […]
RINewsToday
Business Beat: Navigant CU receives prestigious Community Impact Award from NEACH May 31, 2025
Award highlights exceptional leadership ad community focus in the world of payments Navigant Credit Union, Rhode Island’s longest-operating member-owned credit union, is proud to announce it has been selected as the recipient of the Community Impact Award by the New England Automated Clearing House (NEACH). The annual award honors an organization that goes above and beyond to make… […]
RINewsToday
To Do in RI: Taste of Rhode Island. Food, libations, entertainment, auction for Matunuck Oyster Bar May 31, 2025
If you’ve never been – it’s time to experience Taste of Rhode Island! Join hundreds of your friends, family and colleagues at the Crowne Plaza Outdoor Pavilion on June 11, 2025, as the stage is set for an evening filled with food, drinks, friends, and fun! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW – always a sell-out! Sample… […]
Nancy Thomas

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