Comic Con heroes remind us of the heroes around us – Ann Clanton

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By Ann Clanton, contributing writer In a time when our country is divided on politics and everyday issues, Comic-Con Rhode Island unifies. Southern New Englanders of all walks of life come together in their shared interest of comic books,anime, film, science fiction and fantasy genres – and so much more. Throughout the three day convention,…

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GriefSpeak: Pandemic memories – Nurses Know Best – Mari Nardolillo Dias

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By: Mari Nardolillo Dias, contributing writer Editor’s Note (2/22): We rerun this article which was published in 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, in grateful acknowledgement of the nurses and medical staff who have worked tirelessly for over 2 years to save lives and restore health to thousands of Rhode Islands – and still…

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In the line of fire – The voices of nurses

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By Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI.com Nurses may hold up more than half of the health care delivery system. They may be the ones who are responsible for running the day-to-day operations at hospitals. They become the glue that holds together nursing homes and primary care practices and home visits. And, when it comes to responding to…

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