Posts Tagged ‘hasbro childrens hospital’
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 Paolino talks with Dr. Michael Koster of Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Koster talks about the COVID uptick and the protection provided by vaccines. There are also variants of the flu strain – A & B. This…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Dr. Rishi Lulla , Hasbro Children’s Hospital, pediatric healthcare crisis
Each week Joe Paolino, Jr interviews leaders and authorities in Rhode Island. This week he talks with Dr. Rishi Lulla, of Hasbro Children’s Hospital. They talk about the overcapacity crowds at hospitals, particularly Hasbro and RSV – what every parent needs to know when seeking help for their sick child. Watch In the Arena every…
Read MoreRhode Island’s hospitals risk collapse. Our safety is again in danger – Nick Landekic, opinion
by Nick Landekic, opinion to RINewsToday Rhode Island’s Hospitals Are Overwhelmed and Our Safety Is – Once Again – In Danger Rhode Island’s hospital system is once again strained to the point of breakdown. Recent experiences report 9 to 12 hour waits for care at emergency rooms at Miriam, Rhode Island, and Hasbro Children’s Hospitals –…
Read MoreRSV posing challenge for babies, seniors, hospitals, and healthcare facilities
Hospitals in 32 states are reporting a swift rise in children with RSV. 75% of children’s hospitals report they are nearing being at capacity. Several times in the past two weeks there were zero pediatric ICU beds in the greater Rhode Island area. Notably, Tufts Children’s Hospital closed on July 1st, and that has impacted…
Read MoreHasbro Children’s Hospital first in region to treat children (0-11) with monoclonal antibodies
Photo: Lifespan Hasbro Children’s Hospital held a virtual press conference to address COVID-19 treatment in children. Noting that they are the first hospital in the region to get emergency use authorization monoclonal antibody treatments, treatments are currently underway for children of all ages. Last week the FDA expanded emergency use authorization of two monoclonal antibodies…
Read MoreA win-win-win at Dunkin’ this Wednesday
Every year, Iced Coffee Day in Rhode Island helps to Hasbro Children’s Hospital. This year, that win-win relationship has expanded to at least 5 local Dunkin’ stores in Rhode Island. Those stores will not only be participating in the charitable Iced Coffee Day promotion, but will be a pop-up vaccination site as well. So –…
Read MoreFrontline Foods for frontline workers
The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the restaurant industry and the simple goal at Frontline Foods RI is to pay local restaurants to make fresh meals and deliver them to healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. They do this using 100% of the tax-deductible donations we receive from the community. This week…
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