Posts Tagged ‘Richard Asinof’
A beautiful day in the neighborhood – Richard Asinof
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI – contributing writer Photo: The new pop-up COVID testing and vaccination site in Olneyville being managed by Clinica Esperanza in Eagle Square How a volunteer free health clinic – Clinica Esperanza – has reshaped the delivery of health care to the uninsured, under-employed in Providence, during a time of pandemic Writing…
Read MoreJust the two of us
Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI – contributing writer on health – by Toby Simon, contributing writer to ConvergenceRI Just the two of us, non-stop Managing the “brutalities of intimacy” in a pandemic, after more than 50 years of marriage Photo courtesy of Toby Simon – Still dancing, after all these years. Toby Simon and Peter Simon dancing…
Read MoreAna Novais, new role as Assistant Sect., RI EOHHS – Richard Asinof
Photo: Ana Novais, the new Assistant Secretary at R.I. EOHHS. by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI.com, contributing writer We are entering a time of major transitions. We are changing horses in midstream, in the midst of a dangerous storm, making it difficult to talk about hope, as we frantically try to reach the safety of solid ground…
Read MoreMore than nostalgia – by Toby Simon
with Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI – with feature submission by Toby Simon A letter written by Toby Simon’s father, Jack, to her mother, in advance of their marriage, which had been saved by her mother and “rediscovered” by Toby while going through boxes in storage in her basement. Searching through boxes in storage opened a door…
Read MoreIn health care, follow the money – ConvergenceRI
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Article submitted by Peter Simon: A history lesson provided Dr. Peter Simon about the importance of asking the right questions It is almost always about money. Whether the subject is defense spending, food policy, road building, and yes, education, what I have learned over the years is that to…
Read MoreThe interview that never happened – by ConvergenceRI
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer With the Governor on her way to Washington D.C., her refusal to sit down with ConvergenceRI for a one-on-one interview, despite six years of persistent attempts, must be worn as a badge of honor. I’ve interviewed hundreds if not thousands of people during my journalism career, which has spanned…
Read MoreWhat we talk about when we talk about recovery
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI.com – contributing writer An interview with John J. Tassoni, Jr. a business leader, social activist, recovery advocate, former member of the R.I. State Senate, and the host of Recovery Radio on WPRV-AM There are many facets to John J. Tassoni, Jr., who in addition to serving as the Director of Operations…
Read MoreTo make a beautiful thing happen, even in quarantine – Richard Asinof
A new dance film, “Through Her Eyes,” re-imagines “The Nutcracker,” performed on site in Newport by the Island Moving Company, will debut this week on RI PBS by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI.com – contributing writer on health This year, Island Moving Company created a new dance film to re-invent its traditional holiday ballet version of “The…
Read MoreOrthoRI moves ahead with new facility opening in Warwick
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI.com – contributing writer, health Photo: OrthoRI, the new facility at 300 Crossings in Warwick will feature same-day ambulatory surgery. On March 1, 2021, Ortho RI is scheduled to open its new 66,000-square-foot facility at 300 Crossings, a major step forward for the non-hospital-centric orthopedic practice, the largest orthopedic group practice in…
Read MoreHow Rhode Islanders see themselves, during a time of COVID
by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer on health Photo: Kim Keck, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, talking at the virtual event for the RI Life Index. The second annual RI Life Index offers a lens showing how Rhode Islanders perceive their lives, based on health, housing, economic and educational opportunities,…
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